German Anise Christmas Cookies (Springerle)

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This are an old favorite made during holidays. They are very crisp, almost hard; good dunking cookies

Submitted by MARBALET
Updated on July 6, 2023
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Servings:
36
Yield:
2 to 3 dozen
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Recipe Tip

  • If you are using a springerle rolling pin to emboss the cookies, let the springerle air dry for 24 hours before baking them. That will allow them to hold their shape.
  • Lightly moisten the backs of the springerle after the 24-hour drying period. The drying process can create uneven moisture spots throughout which may lead to the cookies rising unevenly. By pressing the cookies down on a damp cloth, the bottoms will get evenly moistened allowing the springerle to rise even-leveled.
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon anise seed, ground

  • 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed

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 (per serving)

115 Calories
1g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 115
% 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.