Mailäenderli (Swiss Butter Cookies)

Mailäenderli (Swiss Butter Cookies)
  • PREP TIME
    50 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    50 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Delicate and buttery, these Swiss butter cookies, traditionally enjoyed during Weihnachten, are delightful any time of year. Their crisp edges and tender crumb make them irresistible, especially when adorned with festive sprinkles.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    34 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    39 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is thick and pale, about 10 minutes.

02

Step

Mix in the melted butter and salt until well combined.

03

Step

Gradually fold in the flour and lemon zest until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the gluten to relax and the flavors to meld. (1 hour or overnight)

05

Step

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

06

Step

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

07

Step

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg yolks for a golden sheen, and decorate generously with sprinkles.

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. (15-20 minutes)

09

Step

Cool the cookies on wire racks completely before storing in an airtight container.

For the best flavor, use high-quality butter.
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as vanilla or almond, in place of the lemon zest.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Bridgette Jakubowski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Kiarra Swaniawskijacobs

    How long can I store the cookies?

  • Aniya Metz

    Can I use salted butter?

  • Pascale Kertzmann

    I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. The lemon zest adds a lovely flavor.

  • Sophia Metz

    These are now a Christmas tradition in our house! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.

  • Sister Fahey

    The dough was a little sticky, but I just added a bit more flour and it was fine. Will definitely make these again.

  • Taurean Lindgren

    These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! My kids loved decorating them.

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