Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies
Is there anyone out there that can say no to a cookie?
I certainly can't. Cookies are my one weakness.. well, that is after brownies, cakes, chocolate.. okay. So I might have more than one weakness. But these Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies? It was like my hand had a mind of its own. Always reaching for "one more cookie"...
So yeah. These cookies didn't last long. The only reason I am not tempted to make more of these this second is that I don't have any egg yolks on hand. At the moment anyways.
This recipe was made for the sole purpose of using up my 6 egg yolks that were hanging out in my fridge. Why did I randomly have 6 egg yolks in my fridge? Um.. old grandmother's recipe gone wrong. Once I perfect it, I will post it on the blog.
But don't hold your breath. I don't think I will be perfecting that recipe any time soon.
BUT, since my grandmother's recipe calls for 6 egg whites, I now have a recipe to use up all of those unwanted egg yolks.
This recipe is literally the result of a Google search for "recipe using 6 egg yolks". Honestly, Google can find you anything. Every time I think I have an original idea for a recipe, after a quick Google search, I quickly come to realize it wasn't original at all. There are at least 8 other people who have had the exact same idea.
But I love the simplicity of these cookies. This recipe doesn't try to go overboard by packing as many flavours into one cookie as possible. Which, to be honest, was what I thought I needed to do if I was a food blogger. But can't we just have a simple cookie every once in a while?
The only fancy thing about these cookies are the different types of extract in it. Luckily, I went on an extract shopping spree earlier this month, so I have been prepared for anything in my kitchen! But I would highly suggest you get yourself some good extracts. They are always handy to have around, and they make your baking 10x better. I promise!
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Egg Yolk Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon orange extract
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolks, vanilla, lemon and orange extracts, and beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (or using your hands), scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.making sure they are at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Is the recipe supposed to be a wet dough? Cuz I've added everything but the dough isn't coming together to form a ball.
It isn't supposed to be all that wet
I decreased the sugar to 1cup and added lemon zest to these. Pretty darn delicious. Will make again after the macaroons.
Yay! So glad you liked it!
Needed to use up egg yolks from a cake recipe, found this. Used all lemon extract as that was all I had on hand. Super easy & came out great. My husband thoroughly enjoyed.
So glad you liked it!! 🙂
WOW! These cookies turned out to be quite good! I didn’t have the citrus extracts so I used coconut extract in their place with the vanilla extract. I also added unsweetened coconut flakes. Wonderful!
I am so glad you liked it 🙂
Is the cream of tartar completely necessary? Can I substitute with something else?
Cream of tartar makes for a more chewy cookie. You can omit it, but it won't be as fluffy or chewy. You can try substituting lemon juice or vinegar.
Very delicious, tender cookies! I would have taken a picture but they were gone too fast!
That makes me so happy to hear!! I am glad you liked them! 🙂
Hi,
Could I reduce the sugar without spoiling the biscuit
Thanks
Vicky
I have never tried it with less sugar, but I think it could work! Let me know if you give it a go.
These were perfect. Not to sweet and lightly citrus! I made just as started in the recipe and had no problems
Yay! I am glad you liked it!
Just made these after making Swiss meringue. We dipped the cookies halfway in chocolate and then sprinkled chopped, candied orange peel where the chocolate met the cookie. Not only delicious, but elegant AF too.
Wow, that sounds gorgeous!! Definitely going to try that out. Thanks for sharing, and glad you liked the cookies!
Now that I've made the cookies, I'll have to try this variation. It sounds great!
These sure look tasty,I love new recipes like this that my granddaughter and I can make!
Yes!! This one is so good!
I didn't only had vanilla extract, but they were still delicious! Love the taste and texture of these. I'm glad I didn't throw away my leftover egg yolks from another recipe.
Thanks Julian! I am glad you liked them!
What gorgeous pictures! I love citrus. These cookies are for me.
Love these cookies ! look absolutely delicious and lovely!
Love the color of your cookies!
I agree that cookies go down so easy! And these are so so interesting. I've never made anything like it...the yolks must give it such a great texture and rich flavor. Plus the citrus flavors sound so good here.