1 August Cookie

Name: 1 August Cookie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Switzerland
Ingredients: 105 g granulated sugar; 105 g butter | soft; 25 g whole egg; 157 g white flour; 1 pinch of salt; 1 pinch of vanilla seeds; 30 g grated coconut; 20 g egg white | liquid

Delicious vanilla biscuit with the Swiss cross

Switzerland’s National Day is just round the corner, and what better way to celebrate this special occasion than with a delicious Swiss biscuit? The ‘August Cookie’ is a biscuit we’ve created especially for this holiday, symbolising the festive spirit of Switzerland. With its distinctive Swiss cross in the centre, this biscuit is not only a delicious treat but also a wonderful way to show our love for our beautiful country.
1 August is an important public holiday in Switzerland, when people celebrate the existence of the Swiss Confederation as a sovereign state. It is a day filled with patriotic displays, various events and community celebrations. Amidst this festive atmosphere, enjoying traditional Swiss biscuits is a much-loved tradition.
The August Cookie is a new creation of ours, designed to sweeten your day on this special occasion. With its sweet and crunchy texture, it is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. The biscuit is made from high-quality ingredients to ensure that it is not only delicious but also of the very best quality.
What makes the August Cookie so special is the unique white Swiss cross, made from a coconut macaroon mixture, which harmonises perfectly with the biscuit’s delicate vanilla flavour. The Swiss cross is a national symbol of Switzerland, representing unity, freedom and pride. Every bite of this biscuit is therefore not only a taste experience, but also a tribute to the country’s history and culture.
Whether you’re celebrating National Day at home with friends and family or attending a public event, the August Cookie is a delicious addition to any celebration. It’s really quick to prepare, easy to make and all the more delicious for it. What’s more, you can easily make it in advance, pop it in a biscuit tin and take it with you to share with your friends and relatives.
So, if you’re looking for a delicious and symbolic biscuit to celebrate Switzerland’s National Day, you’ve come to the right place. Bring everyone together with this biscuit and enjoy the combination of coconut and vanilla. Have fun making them!

Key figures

Makes: approx. 8 biscuits

Baking time: 10 to 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Shelflife: 2 weeks

Cookie ingredients

Granulated sugar		50 g
Butter \| softened		100 g
Whole egg		25 g
plain flour		150 g
Salt		Pinch
vanilla seeds		Pinch
ProGel food colouring \| Red		As required

Ingredients for the filling

Granulated sugar		55 g
Shredded coconut		30 g
Egg white \| liquid		20 g
Butter		5 g
plain flour		7 g

Production of the Swiss Cross

To make the cross, put all the ingredients except the flour into a small pan and toast them over a low heat until the mixture thickens slightly. Stir constantly to prevent the egg white from curdling. Finally, add the flour and stir a little longer. The mixture will now become much firmer. Transfer it to a bowl and leave it to cool.

Once the mixture has cooled, roll it out on a floured work surface usingrolling pinsto a thickness of 5 mm, then cut out small Swiss crosses using across-shaped cookie cutter. Set these aside until your biscuits are ready.

How to make vanilla biscuits

Beat the softened butter with ahand mixertogether with the granulated sugar, thevanilla seedsand a pinch of salt until light and fluffy. Then add the whole egg and stir it in well. Now add the flour and mix it in on a low setting. Next, tip the crumbly mixture onto your work surface and knead it with your hands until you have a smooth, even dough. Then add thered food colouringand knead until the dough is an even red colour. You can decide for yourself how intense the shade of red should be. Flatten the dough, wrap it in cling film and place it in the fridge for at least an hour.

Preheat the oven to 170 ºC (fan).

Once the dough has chilled, take it out of the fridge, knead it briefly and roll it out on a floured work surface usinga rolling pinuntil it is 5 mm thick. Now cut out the dough using asquare cookie cutter(7x7 cm) and place the pieces on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Now cut a cross in the centre using thecross-shaped cutterand fill it with the prepared coconut filling. Bake the 1 August biscuits for 10 to 15 minutes at 170 ºC (fan oven) in the preheated oven. Then leave to cool and enjoy!