Mailäenderli (Swiss Butter Cookies)

We usually make these sweet Swiss butter cookies for Weihnachten (Christmas Eve) and top them with sprinkles, but they're so good that you'll want to make them year-round.

Prep Time:

50 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

50 cookies

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat until mixture is thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Mix in melted butter and salt. Gradually fold in flour and lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, 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 (per serving)

105	Calories
5g	Fat
13g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 50
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 34mg	11%
Sodium 39mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 21mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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