World Flavors Cookbook

Mailänderli (Butter Cookies)

The most popular Swiss Christmas cookie—simple, buttery, and glazed with egg yolk.

Cuisine: Switzerland

Ingredients

• Butter
• Sugar
• Flour
• Eggs
• Lemon zest

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar
2. Add eggs and flour to form a dough
3. Roll out and cut into shapes
4. Brush with egg yolk
5. Bake until golden