To prepare a delicious recipe for flavored cookies, start by mixing the granulated sugar and vanilla sugar well with the soft butter, which should be at room temperature to incorporate easily. Add the grated lemon zest, which will give the cookies a fresh and invigorating note. This combination of ingredients will create a tasty and aromatic base for the cookies.
Continue by adding food coloring if you want to achieve cookies with a vibrant color that makes them more visually appealing. Incorporate the egg yolk, which will contribute to the fine texture of the cookies and enhance the flavor. Mix all the ingredients with a spatula or mixer until the mixture becomes homogeneous and creamy.
Once you have obtained a uniform mass, start gradually adding the sifted flour, mixing gently to avoid lumps. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes elastic and no longer sticks to the work surface. Once the dough is well kneaded, shape it into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator for about two hours to firm up and become easier to handle.
After the dough has been in the refrigerator, prepare your work surface by sprinkling flour on it. Take a portion of the dough and roll it out with a rolling pin until it reaches a thickness of about 0.4 cm. Use cookie cutters to cut out various shapes, from which you can create classic cookies, stars, or hearts, depending on your preferences.
Place the cut cookies on trays lined with parchment paper, keeping space between them to allow for expansion during baking. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and, once it is well heated, place the trays with cookies inside. Bake for about 10 minutes or until they become slightly golden at the edges. After removing them from the oven, let them cool on a rack, where they will retain their crunchiness. Enjoy the cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for an unforgettable culinary experience!
Continue by adding food coloring if you want to achieve cookies with a vibrant color that makes them more visually appealing. Incorporate the egg yolk, which will contribute to the fine texture of the cookies and enhance the flavor. Mix all the ingredients with a spatula or mixer until the mixture becomes homogeneous and creamy.
Once you have obtained a uniform mass, start gradually adding the sifted flour, mixing gently to avoid lumps. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes elastic and no longer sticks to the work surface. Once the dough is well kneaded, shape it into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator for about two hours to firm up and become easier to handle.
After the dough has been in the refrigerator, prepare your work surface by sprinkling flour on it. Take a portion of the dough and roll it out with a rolling pin until it reaches a thickness of about 0.4 cm. Use cookie cutters to cut out various shapes, from which you can create classic cookies, stars, or hearts, depending on your preferences.
Place the cut cookies on trays lined with parchment paper, keeping space between them to allow for expansion during baking. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and, once it is well heated, place the trays with cookies inside. Bake for about 10 minutes or until they become slightly golden at the edges. After removing them from the oven, let them cool on a rack, where they will retain their crunchiness. Enjoy the cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients
(for 50 steps) 250 g butter, 150 g sugar, 2 sachets of vanilla sugar, 1 egg yolk, 320 g flour, lemon zest, green food coloring