Karlsbad Rings

1. 1

   Cream the butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy. Add in sieved egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Beat until well combined. Add in flour and work into a smooth cookie dough.

2. 2

   Wrap the dough with cling film and chill for an hour. Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out between two sheets of parchment paper to 3mm thick.

4. 4

   Use a 5cm-diameter waved shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared trays.

5. 5

   Brush the rings with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle white sugar crystals or chopped almonds on top.

6. 6

   Bake for about 15 minutes or until just beginning to brown around the edges.

7. 7

   Cool cookies completely on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.