Bourbon Vanilla Delights – A Festive Cookie for the Holiday Season
- Christmas, Cookies & Pastries, Desserts & Sweets, Germany, Holidays & Seasonal
These Bourbon Vanilla Cookies offer the perfect balance of rich flavor and delicate texture. Infused with the luxurious aroma of bourbon vanilla, they are a must-bake for the holiday season. Easy to prepare and beautifully coated in a sweet bourbon vanilla sugar blend, they also make a delightful homemade gift. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy moments with a cup of tea, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients:
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g ground almonds
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
- 400 g butter
- 50 g granulated sugar + 2 heaping teaspoons bourbon vanilla sugar
- chocolate decorations (optional)
Directions:
1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, ground almonds, sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar. Add butter in cubes and combine with hands or a kitchen machine until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two balls, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Form and bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), top and bottom heat. Roll dough into 2 cm (1-inch) balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden at the edges. Let the cookies cool for a minute.
3. Coat and decorate: Mix 50 g sugar and 2 heaped teaspoons bourbon vanilla sugar in a bowl. While still hot, roll cookies in the sugar mixture to coat. Once completely cooled, decorate with chocolate decorations, if desired.
Some Recipe Tips:
Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape during baking and prevents them from spreading too much. If you’re short on time, you can chill the dough for as little as 30 minutes, but longer (up to 1 hour) can yield even better results.
Storage: Once baked, store the cookies in an airtight container or cookie jar to keep them fresh. They will stay delicious for at least 4 weeks.
Bourbon Vanilla Delights – A Festive Cookie for the Holiday Season
Course: Desserts & Sweets, Cookies & PastriesCuisine: GermanyDifficulty: Easyabout 60
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minutesThese Bourbon Vanilla Cookies offer the perfect balance of rich flavor and delicate texture. Infused with the luxurious aroma of bourbon vanilla, they are a must-bake for the holiday season. Easy to prepare and beautifully coated in a sweet bourbon vanilla sugar blend, they also make a delightful homemade gift. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy moments with a cup of tea, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
500 g all-purpose flour
200 g ground almonds
200 g granulated sugar
1 pinch of salt
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
400 g butter
50 g granulated sugar + 2 heaping teaspoons bourbon vanilla sugar
chocolate decorations (optional)
Directions
Prepare the dough: Mix flour, ground almonds, sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar. Add butter in cubes and combine with hands or a kitchen machine until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two balls, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Form and bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), top and bottom heat. Roll dough into 2 cm (1-inch) balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden at the edges. Let the cookies cool for a minute.
Coat and decorate: Mix 50 g sugar and 2 heaped teaspoons bourbon vanilla sugar in a bowl. While still hot, roll cookies in the sugar mixture to coat. Once completely cooled, decorate with chocolate decorations, if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape during baking and prevents them from spreading too much. If you're short on time, you can chill the dough for as little as 30 minutes, but longer (up to 1 hour) can yield even better results.
- Storage: Once baked, store the cookies in an airtight container or cookie jar to keep them fresh. They will stay delicious for at least 4 weeks.
