Only Egg Yolk Cookies Recipe

Name: Only Egg Yolk Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup butter softened; 1 cup shortening butter flavored; 12 egg yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 2 lemons; 2 oranges; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1 egg white

Servings: persons

5 cups all purpose flour
1 cup butter softened
1 cup shortening butter flavored
12 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 lemons
2 oranges
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 egg white

1
Cream butter, shortening and sugars in an electric mixer.
2
Add eggs a few at a time, then vanilla. Mix well.
3
As ingredients mix, sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and zests. Pour gradually into mixer.
4
Add coconut and incorporate well.
5
Dig out 1 1/2 tablespoon hunks of dough and roll into balls. Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet 1 inch apart and flatten slightly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges brown slightly.
6
As cookies cool, whisk egg white in an electric mixer until frothy.
7
Add powdered sugar gradually and continue to mix well. Pour in extracts and combine until thick, glossy and smooth.
8
Allow cookies to cool completely before spreading icing on each one. Let cookies sit until icing has hardened or pop in the fridge overnight to set.

2510

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

293

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup butter softened, 1 cup shortening butter flavored, 12 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Only 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.

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