Kirschkekse Cherry Cookies
Step into the cozy world of Austrian Christmas baking with our delightful Kirschkekse, or Cherry Cookies recipe. These buttery bites are perfect for festive gatherings, family cookie swaps, or simply enjoying by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa. The combination of rich buttery dough and sweet-tart cherries makes these cookies a true holiday delight. Let's get baking!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well to combine.
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Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll out each portion into a rectangular shape about 1/4-inch thick.
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Spread cherry preserves evenly over one of the dough rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Place the second dough rectangle on top of the cherry layer. Press the edges to seal the two layers together.
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Cut the dough into individual cookies using a sharp knife or cookie cutter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie- Calories
- 120 kcal per cookie
- Total Fat
- 7g per cookie
- Saturated Fat
- 4g per cookie
- Cholesterol
- 25mg per cookie
- Sodium
- 50mg per cookie
- Total Carbohydrate
- 13g per cookie
- Dietary Fiber
- 0.5g per cookie
- Sugars
- 6g per cookie
- Protein
- 1g per cookie
Enjoy these Kirschkekse Cherry Cookies with a steaming mug of glühwein or a cozy cup of tea. They also make a lovely gift when packaged in a festive tin or wrapped with a ribbon. Let the flavors of the holiday season come alive in your kitchen with this classic Austrian treat. Happy baking and Merry Christmas!