Guetzliteig

This versatile dough (I’m calling it Guetzliteig) can be used as a base for many different cookies, including the classic jam filled Pfaffenhüetli and Vogelnestli (see the following pages), plus chocolate, vanilla or marbled cut-outs. You can split it in half and use it for two different recipes, and it freezes wonderfully as well.

There are many Swiss themes you can cut into the dough, from crosses to edelweiss. And, as cookies are often used to commemorate events or people, I woul