Summary
Milanese cookies are delicious, versatile little cookies that are a delight during the Christmas holidays.
Ingredients for approximately 40-50 cookies
- 250 g butter
- 250 g powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks (for the dough)
- 500 g white flour
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg yolk (for glazing)
Preparation: Step by Step
- Beat the butter until frothy, gradually add the sugar.
- Add the 2 egg yolks one by one.
- Stir in the vanilla sugar, then the sifted flour.
- Form a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 to 2 mm.
- Cut out with your cookie cutters and glaze with egg yolk.
- Bake at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes.
Decoration and Personalization
Royal icing, colored sugar, melted chocolate or hazelnut glaze: let your creativity run wild!
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. They keep for 2 to 3 weeks.
Tips for Success
- Dough too sticky? Put it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Clean shapes: Lightly flour your cookie cutters between each use.
- Even baking: Space the cookies well on the baking sheet.
Essential Utensils
- A quality rolling pin
- Various cookie cutters in festive shapes
- A professional baking sheet
- A pastry brush for glazing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN MILANESE COOKIE DOUGH BE PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE?
Yes, it's even recommended! The dough can be prepared the day before and stored in the refrigerator in plastic wrap. Take it out 10 minutes before using.
HOW TO PREVENT COOKIES FROM LOSING THEIR SHAPE DURING BAKING?
Respect the refrigeration time of at least 2 hours, do not overwork the dough, and place the cut cookies in the refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.
CAN MILANESE COOKIES BE FROZEN?
Yes, cooked or raw. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
WHAT DOUGH THICKNESS FOR CRUNCHY OR CHEWY COOKIES?
For crunchy cookies: 1 mm. For chewy cookies: 2 mm. Maintain a uniform thickness for even baking.
HOW TO MAKE ROYAL ICING TO DECORATE COOKIES?
Mix 200 g of sifted powdered sugar with 1 egg white and a few drops of lemon juice. Add food coloring as desired.