Egg Yolk Cookies Recipe

Name: Egg Yolk Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (or shortening for cookies that won't spread quite as much); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 6 egg yolks (or 3 whole eggs); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (or shortening for cookies that won't spread quite as much)
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 egg yolks (or 3 whole eggs)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 pinch salt

1
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
2
Separately, beat egg yolks and add extracts and salt.
3
Add beaten egg yolk mixture to creamed butter and sugar.
4
Blend well.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda and cream of tartar).
6
Add dry ingredients to creamed butter, sugar and egg mixture, mixing until well blended.
7
Form into balls about the size of a walnut.
8
Roll balls in sugar, place on greased cookie sheet or parchment lined cookie sheet, and slightly flatten.
9
Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on desired softness/crispness.

1193

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (or shortening for cookies that won't spread quite as much), 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 egg yolks (or 3 whole eggs), 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Egg Yolk Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Egg Yolk Cookies

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