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German cookies called Amerikaner decorated with candy Easter eggs on a cake stand.

Easter Mini Amerikaner

Angela Schofield
These German Amerikaner cookies are easy to make and so much fun to decorate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine German
Servings 12
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients

Batter:

  • 14 tbsp. butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding (1 small box)
  • 4 tbsp. milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder

Decoration:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Easter sugar decorations optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Add butter, sugar, salt and vanilla extract to a bowl and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually mix in the eggs and beat for about 5 – 10 min.
  • In the meantime, blend vanilla pudding mix, flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture and the milk to the dough.
  • With two table spoons or a cookie scoop place batter on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Flatten slightly with a wet spoon.
  • Bake for about 15 min. on 375 F.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Mix powdered sugar, water and lemon juice and glaze the cookies on the flat side.
  • Decorate with Easter sugar decorations.

Nutrition

Yield: 1CookieCalories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 23g