Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat well.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around edges.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute vanilla with almond extract for a different flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg