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These are sweet Swiss cookies. We usually make them for Weihnachten (Christmas Eve) and top them with sprinkles but they are appropriate year-round.

Provided by Cindy Krafft

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Swiss

Time 2h10m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ⅛ cups butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
1 pinch salt
4 cups all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 egg yolks, beaten
seasonal colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Blend in sugar and beat until mixture is thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Mix in the melted butter and salt. Gradually fold in the flour and lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or, preferably, overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheet.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg yolks and decorate with sprinkles.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 38.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Destiny Destiny
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Muhammad nazif
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I had a little trouble getting the cookies to rise, but they still tasted great.


Kerion Richardson
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Tarsem Singh
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I'm not usually a fan of almond-flavored desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're so delicious!


Lia Foote
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These cookies are so light and airy, they practically melt in your mouth.


Ali Akbar Khan
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I love the delicate almond flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Rokeya Khatun
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These cookies are a great addition to any cookie platter. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Ovane richardson
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've already shared the recipe with all my friends.


Vincent Omondi
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I love these cookies! They're so light and fluffy, and the almond flavor is divine.


Shah Sadik
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These cookies are amazing! The almond flavor is so rich and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Rao Mohsin
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Aladdin Jinu
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're so light and airy, with a delicate almond flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.