Egg Yolk Butter Cookies

Name: Egg Yolk Butter Cookies
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 cup butter softened; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoon anise extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt

5 steps

Uses just raw egg yolks

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:39:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories69.6 kcal (3%)

Total Fat3.9 g (6%)

Carbs7.8 g (3%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein0.8 g (2%)

Sodium25.2 mg (1%)

Fiber0.2 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

48 servings

1 cupbutter

softened

⅔ cupgranulated sugar

2egg yolks

large

1 teaspoonvanilla extract

1 ½ teaspoonanise extract

2 ½ cupsall-purpose flour

½ teaspoonsalt

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350-degrees

Step 2

Place butter and sugar in mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until light and creamy. Add egg yolks and extracts; beat until well mixed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour and salt; beat until well mixed.

Step 3

Divide dough into quarters; roll each piece into a log. Cut each log into 12 pieces and shape each piece as desired such as "S"

Step 4

Place shaped piece on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 5

Store in airtight container.