Swiss cookies
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. This shortbread cookie recipe is very popular in Switzerland. I've made it many times for my family, and it always gets eaten up quickly. The recipe is very simple and quick to prepare. Give it a try. Can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Grind the almonds thoroughly in a blender.
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Step 2
2. In a deep bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, and vanilla sugar.
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Step 3
3. Then add lemon zest to the bowl and mix well.
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Step 4
4. Add the ground nuts to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
5. Mix the flour with baking soda, sift it, and add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
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Step 6
6. Knead the dough until it is pliable and no longer sticks to your hands. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
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Step 7
7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, knead it with your hands for 5 minutes, then roll it out. Use cookie cutters to cut out the cookies. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and arrange the cookies on it. Brush the cookies on top with a mixture of milk and 2 egg yolks.
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Step 8
8. Bake the cookies in the oven at 170-180 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove the cookies, let them cool slightly, then arrange them on a serving plate. Swiss cookies are ready.