Gentle Christmas Cookies

  • 11. November 2025
  • Author: Vivienne Aust

At Gentle Hide, winter isn’t complete without the warm, comforting scent of baking. Among our favorite treats are classic shortbread cookies – buttery, delicate, and wonderfully simple.

Christmas cookies at Gentle Hide, freshly baked and beautifully presented.

A Taste of Tradition

Our Mürbteigkekse are made with the finest ingredients: rich butter, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Baked to golden perfection by Nadya, our passionate pastry chef and cookie baker, they melt in your mouth and pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea in our cozy Hide Bar.


More Than Just Cookies

These cookies aren’t only a treat – they’re a gentle invitation to slow down and savor the season. Whether you’re taking a break from exploring Salzburg’s festive streets or enjoying a quiet moment by the window, our shortbread cookies make every winter day a little sweeter.

Nadya, pastry chef at Gentle Hide in Salzburg, preparing delicious baked treats.

A Recipe That Feels Like Home

Ingredients:

  • 250 g butter, softened 
  • 100 g sugar 
  • 1 egg 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 
  • 350 g flour 
  • Pinch of salt

Stop by and indulge in our classic Mürbteigkekse – a small taste of comfort, made with love and perfect for the holidays.