Egg Yolk Cookies
Egg Yolk Cookies are a classic Chinese pastry, often associated with Cantonese cuisine and popular during festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are characterized by their rich, crumbly texture and sweet-savory flavor, primarily made from flour, butter, sugar, and a prominent use of salted duck egg yolks.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are typically high in fat and carbohydrates due to the butter and sugar content, with the egg yolk adding a boost of protein and healthy fats. A single cookie can range from 100 to 150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 18 mcg DFE |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 4 cookies (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of salted duck egg yolk is a distinctive feature, lending a unique savory depth that balances the sweetness, making it a beloved treat that embodies the Chinese culinary principle of harmonizing contrasting flavors.
