More About Traditional Springerle
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs
Servings:
48
Yield:
48 cookies
What Is Springerle?
Springerle is a type of German cookie that is usually served during the Christmas season. The anise-spiked cookies, which are typically square and feature embossed designs, date back to at least the 14th century.
· Anise seeds: These springerle cookies start with crushed anise seeds.
· Flour: All-purpose flour creates structure in the cookie dough.
· Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.
· Sugars: You'll need both granulated and confectioners' sugars for this sweet recipe.
· Eggs: Eggs add moisture and act as a binder, which means help hold the cookies together.
· Vanilla: A dash of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the springerle cookies.
1. Make the dough: Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
2. Roll and stamp the dough: Roll the dough out, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Press the molds into the dough and cut each cookie out. Cover and let sit overnight.
3. Bake the springerle cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are golden brown.
How to Store Springerle
Springerle cookies are great because they last and last. In fact, the anise flavor develops over time — so it's best to make them in advance! They'll keep for about two months in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze Springerle?
Though you can freeze springerle cookies, we don't recommend it (the texture will change and become more cake-like during the thawing process).
Ingredients
cooking spray
1 ½ tablespoons crushed anise seeds
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Spray 4 cookie sheets with cooking spray; sprinkle with anise seeds and set aside until needed.
Mix flour and baking powder together in a large bowl until well blended. Place sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a separate large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and frothy, 5 to 8 minutes. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture to form a thick dough.
Working with handfuls of dough at a time, roll out onto a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over dough. Place springerle molds onto dough; press down hard and evenly until the mold's design registers in dough. Remove the mold. Use a small knife to cut around each cookie, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Repeat, until all dough has been used. Cover cookies with a lightweight cotton cloth, and allow to dry for 8 hours, or overnight. The designs will remain embossed in the cookies.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Bake cookies in preheated oven until tops are pale brown and cookies are set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
75
Calories
1g
Fat
16g
Carbs
2g
Protein
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs
Servings:
48
Yield:
48 cookies
What Is Springerle?
Springerle is a type of German cookie that is usually served during the Christmas season. The anise-spiked cookies, which are typically square and feature embossed designs, date back to at least the 14th century.
· Anise seeds: These springerle cookies start with crushed anise seeds.
· Flour: All-purpose flour creates structure in the cookie dough.
· Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.
· Sugars: You'll need both granulated and confectioners' sugars for this sweet recipe.
· Eggs: Eggs add moisture and act as a binder, which means help hold the cookies together.
· Vanilla: A dash of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the springerle cookies.
1. Make the dough: Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
2. Roll and stamp the dough: Roll the dough out, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Press the molds into the dough and cut each cookie out. Cover and let sit overnight.
3. Bake the springerle cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are golden brown.
How to Store Springerle
Springerle cookies are great because they last and last. In fact, the anise flavor develops over time — so it's best to make them in advance! They'll keep for about two months in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze Springerle?
Though you can freeze springerle cookies, we don't recommend it (the texture will change and become more cake-like during the thawing process).
Ingredients
cooking spray
1 ½ tablespoons crushed anise seeds
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Spray 4 cookie sheets with cooking spray; sprinkle with anise seeds and set aside until needed.
Mix flour and baking powder together in a large bowl until well blended. Place sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a separate large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and frothy, 5 to 8 minutes. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture to form a thick dough.
Working with handfuls of dough at a time, roll out onto a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over dough. Place springerle molds onto dough; press down hard and evenly until the mold's design registers in dough. Remove the mold. Use a small knife to cut around each cookie, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Repeat, until all dough has been used. Cover cookies with a lightweight cotton cloth, and allow to dry for 8 hours, or overnight. The designs will remain embossed in the cookies.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Bake cookies in preheated oven until tops are pale brown and cookies are set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
75
Calories
1g
Fat
16g
Carbs
2g
Protein
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