Krakelingen Recipe (Figure-8 Butter Cookies)
Krakelingen recipe: quick figure-8 butter cookies. You’ll mix the basic ingredients, shape simple “8” loops, and bake for about 7 minutes. Follow the how to make steps and pull them once the edges just start to turn lightly golden.
Ingredients
For the dough
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and line the pan
Heat the oven to 200°C / 392°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies lift easily.
Mix the dough
Briefly mix the softened butter and sugar in a bowl. Add the flour and (if using) salt. Pour in the water little by little until you get a smooth, non-sticky dough. Don’t overwork it—keep it cool.
Shape into figure-8s
Pinch off walnut-size pieces. Roll each into a thin rope, then bring the ends around to form a simple “8”. If you like, lightly coat the top with a bit of extra sugar.
Bake
Arrange on the sheet with space between them. Bake for about 7 minutes, and remove when the edges just start to pale golden. Avoid over-browning; they set as they cool.
Cool and serve
Let the cookies sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool. Serve once warm or fully cooled.