Delicious German Christmas Cookies: Anise Springerle

Recipe Details

Servings:
36
Yield:
2 to 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 4 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking powder

  • 4eggs

  • 1poundconfectioners’ sugar

  • 1tablespoonlemon zest

  • 1tablespoonanise seed, ground

  • 1tablespoonanise seed, crushed

Cooking Directions

  1. Sift together the flour and baking powder, set aside. In a large bowl, whip the eggs and sugar until thick and light. Stir in the lemon zest and ground anise. Add the flour mixture, mix well. Cover and chill dough for about an hour.

  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Traditionally, you would roll over the dough with a springerle rolling pin, but the dough can be cut into small shapes of any kind. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets, sprinkle with anise seed and leave out uncovered, overnight.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake cookies for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe36
Calories115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Cholesterol
21mg
7%
Sodium
22mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
12g
Protein
2g
5%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
16mg
1%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
30mg
1%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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