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These rich, slightly cakey egg yolk cookies are just as tasty as any chocolate chip cookies.

Rich, slightly cakey egg yolk cookies are just as tasty as any chocolate chip cookies.

I’m obsessed with meringue-based desserts like macarons and angel food cake!

But the problem is I always end up with many extra egg yolks. Besides stocking up on pie crusts and making ice creams, I wanted to try making cookies.

Thanks to the wonderful friend, Google, I came across this recipe, and wanted to give it a go. But I did make a few minor changes. They turned out great. Rich, cake-like cookies. Saving this for next time I need to put the extra egg yolks to a good use.

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1 How to make egg yolk cookies:
2 Egg Yolk Cookies
2.1 Ingredients
2.2 Instructions
2.3 Nutrition Facts:

How to make egg yolk cookies:

Did I mention it’s super easy to make this recipe? You hardly need any special equipment. I did use my stand mixer, but regular electric hand-mixer will do just fine. Here is step-by-step photos.

egg yolk cookies
Rich, slightly cakey egg yolk cookies are just as tasty as any chocolate chip cookies.
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Egg Yolk Cookies

These rich, slightly cakey egg yolk cookies are just as tasty as any chocolate chip cookies.
4.5 from 63 votes
serves: 39 cookies
Prep: 15 minutes
Total : 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ½ cup (60g) walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts optional
  • ¼ cup (60g) chocolate chips optional
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350°F (177°C).
  • In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl with paddle attachment, or using an electric hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg yolk mixture and continue mixing until well combined, scraping down the sides couple times.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Mix just until well combined.
  • Add nuts and chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, form into 1.5-inch balls and place them on baking sheets with plenty of space to spread. Flatten the dough slightly before baking.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 1cookie Calories: 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) Sodium: 30mg (1%) Potassium: 29mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 113IU (2%) Calcium: 6mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Dessert
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  1. Lee R Carson says

    5 stars
    I love merengue cookies, but then needed to use the egg yolks. I am so glad I found this recipe. It is easy to make and really very delicious. Thank you!!!! I added choc chips but no nuts. After seeing other comments, I think I will try the cranberry and white choc chip. Or maybe cherries and white choc chips?

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  2. Leo Lyon says

    4 stars
    Yup, made them, added raisins and crushed almonds instead… easy, quick, tasty, done before load shedding. I am not a baker. Thank you

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  4. Ilka Howell says

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe. Regularly make friands and have egg yolks left over. This was easy to make and the cookies had a great texture. I’m in Australia and was unsure of the yield of a medium cookie scoop so used our standard tbsp measure (20ml), and also left in the oven a couple more minutes. I added cranberries and white choc chips – delicious! Will make again!

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  5. stefanie says

    5 stars
    i had baked french macarons a few days ago and had so many leftover yolks. i’m so glad i found this recipe!! i didn’t even add any chocolate chips or other add-in’s, yet i really love how the cookies came out :)) thank you so much!!

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  6. Kayla says

    Just made these tonight. 1/2 recipe. Used coconut sugar instead ( and made into bars and not cookies. I did think they were on the dry side, but still good. Goes great with a cup of coffee or tea. Not to sweet. I added dark chocolate chunks. No nuts because I didn’t have them.

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