German Sand Cookies - Heidesand

1. 1

   Beat butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.

2. 2

   Measure out just 125 grams of the granulated sugar and add to the butter, mixing well.

3. 3

   Using a spoon, stir in the ground nuts, the flour, and 1 envelope of vanilla sugar (if you use the mixer now, you may toughen the dough).

4. 4

   Form dough into two logs and wrap well in waxed paper; let chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 150 C.

6. 6

   Have ready baking sheets lined with parchment paper (or greased).

7. 7

   Slice off rounds of dough, about 1 cm thick, and place onto baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake in the center of the oven approximately 20 minutes per batch (they will be fairly light in color when ready).

9. 9

   While the cookies are baking, mix together the remaining 45 grams of granulated sugar and the remaining envelope of vanilla sugar and place in a bowl.

10. 10

    When you pull the cookies out of the oven,give them a few seconds to cool enough to handle, then gently drop the warm cookies one at a time into the sugar mixture to coat, then let them cool completely.

11. 11

    They should be covered in the sugar mixture on all sides.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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