German S Shaped Cookies

Submitted by superbuna

"These yolk-rich cookies have been "regulars" on my Xmas cookie trays for decades. They're delicious small bites and the recipe makes a lot, but they will all be eaten. From Joy of Cooking."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 8mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 200 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 8 egg yolks
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 egg yolk, for egg wash
• 1⁄4 cup colored sugar sprinkle

directions

1. Beat butter till soft; beat in sugar gradually till light and creamy.
2. Beat in egg yolks, lemon rind and lemon juice.
3. Stir in flour.
4. Chill dough 1 hour; roll it into sticks 1/4" diameter.
5. Form into small "S" shapes on greased baking sheets.
6. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with colored sugar.
7. Bake at 375 degrees approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until golden around edges. Check carefully to see that they don't get too brown.
8. Prep time does not include chill time.