German Cookies

Delight in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth magic of German Cookies, a timeless treat that combines simple ingredients with big flavor. These classic cookies are made with velvety unsalted butter, a hint of vanilla, and just a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, creating a tender texture that crumbles beautifully with each bite. The dough is chilled for optimum consistency, then rolled and cut into your favorite shapes, making them perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence. Lightly golden around the edges and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are as elegant as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of 30 minutes and a bake time of only 12 minutes, you’ll have these irresistible treats ready to impress family and friends in no time. Perfect for tea-time snacks, cookie platters, or festive gatherings, German Cookies are an essential addition to your baking repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 250 grams unsalted butter
• 125 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 unit large egg
• 375 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions. Flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 7

Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out one portion of the chilled dough to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch).

Step 8

Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes, then transfer the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 cm (1 inch) apart.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the second portion of dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.

Step 10

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 11

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	825.3 grams (825.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3810

Total Fat 222.70g	286%
Saturated Fat 127.10g	636%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 740mg	247%
Sodium 1152mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 429.20g	156%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 141.70g
Protein 46.80g	94%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 534mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 43.9%