Weihnachtskekse (German Christmas Cookies)

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 orange, rind of, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 ounces brandy
• 3 3/4 cups flour
• 1 egg white
• candy sprinkles or almonds or brown sugar, for decorations

Directions

1. 1

   Cream butter; add sugar gradually, continuing to cream.

2. 2

   Add egg yolks, orange rind, nutmeg, vanilla, and brandy. Mix well.

3. 3

   Slowly add flour until mixture becomes a workable dough. Roll out and cut with Christmas cookie cutters, brush with egg white and decorate (sprinkles, almonds, nuts, etc.). If you sprinkle with brown sugar before baking they will sparkle!

4. 4

   Bake at 375-400°F for approximately 10 minutes.