Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies

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Great recipe when you have made meringues and have leftover egg yolks.

close up view of stacks of Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies on a platter
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
60 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 60 servings

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 6 egg yolks

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

  • ½ teaspoon orange extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and orange extract together in another bowl. Add egg yolk mixture to butter mixture; beat well.

  3. Sift flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is well-blended. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Press dough balls to slightly flatten.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden around the edges and set, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71 Calories
4g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 17mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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