German Holiday Butter Cookies – Easy Recipe

If you are looking for a fast and easy German cookie recipe here is one: The German Holiday Butter Cookies, a traditional and classic Christmas cookie recipe.. They are called “Butterbatzen” in Germany. Use the best butter you can get for making these cookies. A great alternative for USA butter is the Irish butter from Kerrygold. Happy Baking!

Ingredients German Holiday Butter Cookies

220 g flour
30 g corn starch
120 g sugar
1 package vanilla sugar 0.3oz  – How to make Vanilla Sugar –
200 g butter, soft, unsalted
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
some powdered sugar for dusting

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Baking Instructions

– Combine all ingredients, mix and knead until you get a smooth dough.
– With 2 tea spoons form little heaps which are placed on a baking tray layered with parchment paper. Keep enough distance between the cookies.
– Bake in pre-heated oven for 10-15 min on 200 c or 390 F.
– When the cookies are done dust them right away with powdered sugar.