Name: Vanilla Sugar Biscuits Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 13 servings
Ingredients: 150 g (5.2 oz) flour; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 90 g (3.1 oz) cold butter, cubed; 2 egg yolks; 2 tbsp sugar; A pinch of salt; 2 egg whites; 1 tsp vanilla sugar; 100 g (3.5 oz) sugar; 1 tsp lemon juice; 12–13 cherries; 0.5 tsp cornstarch; Melted chocolate (for decoration)

Directions

1. Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cold butter, egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

2. Step

Roll out the dough to an even thickness and cut it into 7 cm shapes using a cookie cutter. Let the shaped dough rest for 10–15 minutes.

3. Step

In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with vanilla sugar, sugar, and lemon juice until stiff peaks form. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a paper cone.

4. Step

In a small bowl, mix the cherries with cornstarch to help absorb excess moisture.

5. Step

Place a cherry on each biscuit. Pipe the meringue mixture over the top in a decorative pattern. Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 15–20 minutes or until lightly golden.