Viennese Sand Cookies Recipe

Name: Viennese Sand Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, unsalted room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon butter (divided); 1 cup granulated sugar replacement; 1 x egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 x granulated sugar replacement Additional; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 1 x food coloring Red or green, if desired; 2 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet); 1 x nuts Finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter, unsalted room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon butter (divided)
1 cup granulated sugar replacement
1 x egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 x granulated sugar replacement Additional
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 x food coloring Red or green, if desired
2 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet)
1 x nuts Finely chopped

1
In large mixer bowl, cream together 1 cup of the butter, the 1 cup granulated sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and flour.
2
Cover dough and chill at least 2 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
4
Make 72 balls of dough the size of small walnuts.
5
Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6
Dip bottom of small glass into sugar and use to flatten each ball to 18 inch thickness.
7
Bake in preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are lightly colored with slightly browned edges.
8
Place on cooling rack.
9
Prepare filling: Combine powdered sugar, another 1/2 cup butter and lemon juice.
10
Filling may be colored red or green with a couple drops of food coloring, if desired.
11
Place filling on one cookie and cover with another, repeating until you have 36 filled sandwiches.
12
In double boiler, heat chocolate and remaining 1 tablespoon butter until just melted.
13
Dip an edge of each cookie into chocolate, then in nuts.

1472

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, unsalted room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon butter (divided), 1 cup granulated sugar replacement, 1 x egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Viennese Sand 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.

Viennese Sand Cookies

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