Albertle Christmas Baking with SusieJ

Measurements [metric]

  • 1/2 c butter(1 stick)
  • 1 1/4 c sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 c cream
  • 3 1/3 c flour
  • 2 1/8 c corn starch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cream together butter and sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add cream and mix untill combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Sift together dry ingredients, and add slowly while mixing on low speed.

Allow the dough to rest 1/2 to 1 hour. Refrigerate if the room is particularly warm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness or a bit less. Cut dough into traditional fluted circles or your favorite shapes. Dimple the top with a fork; for example, into a diamond pattern. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Another old Schwaebisch cookie, "Albertle" translates as "little Albert."

Two of my uncles are named Albert. Grandmother's stepbrother Albert came to America a few years after she did. Mom's cousin Albert (the older Albert's nephew) is still in the town where Grandmom grew up, and we see him every vist. He keeps bees who make the best honey.