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Mailäenderli (Swiss Butter Cookies)

Mailäenderli (Swiss Butter Cookies)

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 50 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🥚 4 large eggs
    • 🧂 1 ¼ cups white sugar
    • 🧈 1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 🌾 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🍋 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
    • 🥚 2 large egg yolks, beaten

STEPS

1

Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat until mixture is thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Mix in melted butter and salt. Gradually fold in flour and lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, preferably overnight.

2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheet.

3

On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg yolks and decorate with sprinkles.

4

Bake in preheated oven until golden at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

105

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 13g
    Carbs
  • 5g
    Fats

💡 For softer cookies, ensure that the dough is not over-refrigerated.Adding sprinkles or other decorations can enhance the festive appearance.Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness for longer periods.Ideal for holiday gifting—package in decorative tins or gift bags.