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Egg yolk cookies recipe
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4.60 from 5 votes

Egg Yolk Cookies

Cookies made with 6 egg yolks. Made with orange extract and lemon extract.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp 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

Adapted from Food.com