If you love classic European pastries, you’ll fall head over heels for Wienerstube Cookies — delicate, buttery treats that melt in your mouth and fill your kitchen with that irresistible old-world aroma. Originating from Austrian and German baking traditions, these cookies are known for their shortbread-like texture, elegant appearance, and rich vanilla flavor.
Whether dipped in chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar, or enjoyed plain with coffee, these cookies capture the warmth and charm of a traditional European café — right in your own home.
🧈 What Are Wienerstube Cookies?
The name “Wienerstube” loosely translates to “Vienna room” or “Viennese parlor” — a nod to the cozy Viennese cafés where buttery biscuits and pastries are a daily ritual.
Wienerstube cookies are similar to Viennese butter cookies, made from a simple dough of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, often piped into elegant shapes. They’re crisp at the edges and soft at the center — perfect for tea, holidays, or gifting.
🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need
These classic cookies are made from simple pantry ingredients, yet the flavor is anything but ordinary.
For the Cookies:
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 large egg yolk
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ons:
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½ cup melted dark or milk chocolate for dipping
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Powdered sugar for dusting
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Jam or chocolate filling for sandwich cookies
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
