Description
These Traditional German Butter Cookies are crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious — the perfect treat for Christmas or any time of year! 🇩🇪✨ With just a few simple ingredients, they’re easy to make and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for a traditional twist)
- Optional: powdered sugar or chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar or dip in melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
🎄 These cookies are a classic at German Christmas markets! Store in an airtight tin — they taste even better after a day or two as the flavors develop. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with tea or coffee!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Christmas Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: german butter cookies, traditional cookies, christmas cookies, butter biscuits, easy holiday baking