German Cookies
Delight in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth magic of German Cookies, a timeless treat that combines simple ingredients with big flavor. These classic cookies are made with velvety unsalted butter, a hint of vanilla, and just a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, creating a tender texture that crumbles beautifully with each bite. The dough is chilled for optimum consistency, then rolled and cut into your favorite shapes, making them perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence. Lightly golden around the edges and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are as elegant as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of 30 minutes and a bake time of only 12 minutes, you’ll have these irresistible treats ready to impress family and friends in no time. Perfect for tea-time snacks, cookie platters, or festive gatherings, German Cookies are an essential addition to your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams unsalted butter
- 125 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unit large egg
- 375 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into two portions. Flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out one portion of the chilled dough to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch).
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes, then transfer the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 cm (1 inch) apart.
Repeat the process with the second portion of dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.7 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.1 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 1152 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 429.2 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
