Egg yolk butter cookies are rich and buttery treats that make use of egg yolks to create a tender texture and a delightful flavor. Here’s a basic recipe for egg yolk butter cookies:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: colored sugar, sprinkles, or chopped nuts for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls or shape them using cookie cutters if desired. If you’re using cookie cutters, roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface, and then cut out your desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
- If you’d like, sprinkle colored sugar, sprinkles, or chopped nuts on top of the cookies for decoration.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy your delicious egg yolk butter cookies!
These cookies are not only delicious but also a great way to use up extra egg yolks if you have them left over from other recipes. You can get creative with the shapes and decorations to make them even more appealing.
