Rich & Crispy Egg Yolk Cookies
Rich & Crispy Egg Yolk Cookies
[Home Baking Essential] Easy Egg Yolk Cookie Recipe
Don’t discard leftover egg yolks from making Financiers! This recipe lets you create delicious egg yolk cookies that are double the richness and perfectly crisp. Utilize your leftover ingredients economically while baking flavorful cookies.
Main Ingredients- 77g Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 5 Large Egg Yolks
- 105g Cake Flour (low-gluten flour)
- 65g Granulated Sugar
- 5g Cornstarch
- A splash of Vanilla Extract
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This recipe yields approximately 40 delicious egg yolk cookies! First, accurately measure all your ingredients.
Step 2
It’s crucial to use butter that’s softened at room temperature – it should be pliable when you press it with your finger, not melted by a microwave. This ensures a smooth and well-mixed dough.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the softened room temperature butter with the granulated sugar. Using a whisk or spatula, cream them together until light and fluffy, resembling a smooth paste.
Step 4
Once the butter and sugar are well combined, add the egg yolks one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition. If you have vanilla extract, add it now to enhance the flavor and mask any eggy smell.
Step 5
Sift the cake flour and cornstarch together into a fine powder. Sifting prevents lumps and results in a smoother cookie texture. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold them in using a spatula, cutting through the mixture.
Step 6
Continue mixing until no dry flour is visible and the dough comes together as a cohesive mass. Mix by gently folding or ‘cutting’ through the dough, similar to drawing an ’11’, to minimize gluten development and ensure a crisp texture. Once the dough is ready, transfer it into a piping bag.
Step 7
You can pipe the dough directly onto your baking sheet without chilling. If your piped cookies are too pointy, you can gently flatten the tops by lightly moistening your finger with water and smoothing them down. However, baking them as-is will also yield delicious results.
Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for approximately 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
Step 9
By using leftover egg yolks from making Financiers to create these delightful egg yolk cookies, you can effectively use up ingredients and enjoy a wonderfully aromatic baking session filled with the comforting scent of butter and eggs. This simple yet delicious recipe is highly recommended – give it a try!
