Name: Authentic German Weihnachtsplätzchen (Christmas Cookies)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 300 grams all-purpose flour; 200 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 100 grams granulated sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar (approx. 8-10 grams) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 egg yolk (optional, for binding and richness); 2 tablespoons milk (optional, if dough is too dry)

Weihnachtsplätzchen 🇩🇪 Germany

German Christmas cookies made in various shapes and flavors.

German Cookies

Made with

Flour sugar butter and various flavorings

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