Vienna Sugar Cookies are a lovely treat that brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen, dear. These delicate little bites are perfect for any occasion, and I’m so happy to share this cherished recipe with you.
What makes these cookies truly special is the yeast, which gives them a wonderfully tender crumb that melts right in your mouth. The combination of butter and sugar creates that beautiful golden color and rich flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
I love serving these at tea time with a warm cup of coffee, and they’re always the first to disappear from the plate. My grandchildren have such fond memories of helping me decorate these cookies, and now they make them for their own families—there’s nothing quite like that, dear.
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Vienna Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Yeast
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add flour.
- Add yeast mixture and blend well.
- Refrigerate dough until well chilled.
- Spread sugar out on a large piece of waxed paper.
- Roll walnut-sized balls of dough into the sugar, pressing flat until dough is thin, about the size of a doughnut.
- Keep flipping dough and pressing into sugar during this stage.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until very lightly browned around the edges.
- Cool on racks.
