Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies

Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    60 People
  • VIEWS
    153

Transform leftover egg yolks into delicate, citrus-kissed cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect with a cup of tea or as a sweet ending to any meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    9 g
  • Cholesterol
    29 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    44 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and orange extract. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the egg yolk mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, beating until well combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your fingers. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookies are set. (Bake time: 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cool time: 15 minutes)

For a more intense citrus flavor, add 1 teaspoon of finely grated orange or lemon zest to the dough.
Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they can become dry. They should be lightly golden around the edges.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 51 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Karl Runolfsson

    I added a glaze to the cookies after they cooled and it took them to the next level!

  • Carlie Bode

    These cookies are amazing! So easy to make and they taste incredible. My family devoured them in one sitting!

  • Dameon Reynolds

    I made these with my kids and they loved helping to roll the dough into balls. The citrus flavor is so refreshing.

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