I Baked My Favorite Childhood Cookies

I spent a few cozy winter days here in the hills baking holiday cookies, walking the dogs between batches, and sharing one slow day in the kitchen with my mom.

This week has been filled with mixing dough, quiet moments at home, and baking Feenküsse (fairy kisses) for the very first time. It´s been so nice that my mom came by to help with one of the trickier recipes.

These moments reminded me that simple things, like good company and the smell of something warm in the oven, are enough.

In this video:
Day 1 | Baking & walking the dogs
Day 2 | Spending time with my mom
Day 3 | Finishing touches & packing a small thank-you box

VANILLEKIPFERL (VANILLA COOKIES)
50 g ground almonds
50 g ground hazelnuts
300 g flour
100 g sugar
200 g butter
2 egg yolks
3 packets of vanilla sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar

FEENKÜSSE (FAIRY KISSES)
100 g sugar
200 g butter
300 g flour
2 egg yolks
30 Toffifee
4 egg whites
260 g sugar
Cornstarch

BÄRENTATZEN (BEAR PAW COOKIES)
6 egg whites
500 g ground almonds or hazelnuts
500 g powdered sugar
250 ground chocolate
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Zest of half a lemon
Sugar

If you’re someone who loves slow days, a warm kitchen, and the sound of dogs padding across the floor, I hope this video feels like sitting down with a friend and sharing some moments together.

Thanks for spending part of your day here in the hills with me.