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Holiday: Viennese Sugar Cookies




Source of Recipe


chefstalk.com


List of Ingredients




4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour


Recipe



In a large bowl combine the butter and sugar and beat with a wooden spoon (or alternately, cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer that is fitted with a paddle attachment). Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mix until combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the salt, baking soda, and flour, mix well then add this mixture to the first bowl. Mix the dough until it forms dough, then knead together just until it forms a smooth ball. Wrap the dough in cellophane and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll the dough out to approximately 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Bake the cookies on a lightly oiled cookie sheet in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until light golden-brown. Cool on a wire rack and, if desired, ice the cookies with a simple sugar icing* or drizzle with melted chocolate.

YIELD: About 3 Dozen

* Sugar Icing --Pour a small amount (1/4 cup) of cool milk or water into a bowl and stir in enough powdered sugar to form a thick batter. Store any unused icing in a sealed container at room temperature (if made with water), and in the refrigerator (if made with milk).