German Butter Cookies Recipe
These German Butter Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth soft, sugar cookies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, these treats are sure to become a family favorite.
Servings: cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
- Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough is formed.
- Roll out half of the cookie dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Continue to pick up scraps and roll out dough until all the dough is used.
- Place the cut out cookies onto a baking sheet. Brush the cookies with egg white and sprinkle with decorations.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate
- Store cookies on the counter in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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