Carol’S Springerle Cookles

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Traditional German anise-scented cookies with intricate molded designs
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These traditional Springerle cookies are a festive treat known for their delicate, marzipan-like texture and subtle anise flavor. Unlike most cookies, they are baked at a low temperature, allowing the intricate designs pressed into the dough to “spring” up without browning. The dough is rested for several hours to dry out, which helps preserve the detailed impressions from the mold. These hard, long-lasting cookies are perfect for holiday gift-giving or as an elegant addition to a tea service. Their aromatic spice notes and sweet finish make them a cherished classic in German baking traditions.

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Carol’S Springerle Cookles

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 623.0

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These traditional Springerle cookies are a festive treat known for their delicate, marzipan-like texture and subtle anise flavor. Unlike most cookies, they are baked at a low temperature, allowing the intricate designs pressed into the dough to "spring" up without browning. The dough is rested for several hours to dry out, which helps preserve the detailed impressions from the mold. These hard, long-lasting cookies are perfect for holiday gift-giving or as an elegant addition to a tea service. Their aromatic spice notes and sweet finish make them a cherished classic in German baking traditions.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs at high speed until thick, pale, and significantly increased in volume.
  2. Gradually add sugar to the eggs, beating continuously until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the anise extract (or anise seed) until well combined.
  4. Sift together the cake flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  6. Divide the dough into three equal portions to make handling easier.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  8. Lightly flour the Springerle mold, then press it firmly into the dough to create the design.
  9. Carefully cut around the design and transfer the cookie to a greased baking sheet.
  10. Repeat the molding process with the remaining dough portions.
  11. Cover the shaped cookies loosely with a clean towel and let them dry at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight.
  12. Preheat the oven to 300&# 194;°F (150ðC).
  13. Gently brush off any excess flour from the dried cookies using a soft pastry brush.
  14. Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are just barely light brown on the bottom.
  15. Watch closely as the cookies will "spring" or rise during baking, revealing the design details.
  16. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
  17. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 623.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.0g17%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 373.0mg125%
Sodium 125.5mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 121.3g41%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 121.1g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: springerle, german, cookies, anise, molded, holiday, christmas, traditional, spice, baking, dessert, gift, tea, soft, marzipan
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