Switzerland traditional Christmas cookies Mailänderli recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and mix until well combined.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest until evenly distributed.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 5mm thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Optional: Decorate with icing or sugar after cooling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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