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Hungarian · Hungary

Hungarian Butter Cookies with Icing

Traditional Hungarian butter cookies topped with a sweet icing, ideal for holidays and celebrations.

60 minutes24 servings
Hungarian Butter Cookies with Icing
Photo: Bake Across Europe · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  3. Add butter and sugar, mixing until crumbly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for icing.
  9. Pipe or spread icing on cooled cookies.

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