Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold diced butter and blend with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk, mixing until the dough comes together but do not overwork.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes and place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For best texture, use cold butter and avoid over-mixing the dough. Chilling the dough helps to maintain the shape during baking. These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg