Indulge in the delectable German Rosinenbrötchen, also known as German Brandy-Soaked Raisin Cookies, a culinary delight that combines the richness of brandy-soaked raisins with the warmth of aromatic spices, all nestled within a soft and tender cookie dough. This article offers a collection of recipes that cater to your taste preferences, whether you prefer a classic rendition or a modern twist on this traditional treat. Embark on a baking adventure, creating these delectable cookies from scratch using simple ingredients, and experience the joy of filling your home with their enchanting aroma and captivating flavors.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GERMAN ROSINENBROETCHEN (GERMAN BRANDY SOAKED RAISIN COOKIES)
Adapted from the classic "Back vergnuegen wie noch nie, " which I have translated into English from the German. Prep time includes a 30 minute soak for the raisins. Cook time is per batch. Look for approx American cup measurements at the bottom.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 55m
Yield 80 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak raisins in a bowl with brandy for 30 minutes, covered.
- Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a mixer, cream the butter until smooth.
- Add sugar, vanilla sugar and the eggs and beat until thick & creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and the spices.
- Stir lemon zest into the flour mixture.
- Gently fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture using a wooden spoon, being carefully not to overmix.
- Drain raisins and fold them into the batter.
- Using two spoons, scoop the dough into blobs the size of a cherry and place on the parchment lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 200 C/400F for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- IF USING AMERICAN MEASURING CUPS: use about 1 1/2 cups of raisins,1 stick butter,1/2 cup sugar,1 tsp vanilla sugar, about 2 2/3 cups flour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 0.5
BRANDY LACE COOKIES
Make and share this Brandy lace Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Dessert
Time 36m
Yield 4-5 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°f.
- Lightly grease and flour cookie sheets.
- In small saucepan combine sugar, margarine, and corn syrup.
- Bring to boil over medium heat.
- ,stirring constantly.
- Remove fom heat.
- Stir in flour, pecans and brandy.
- Drop 12 evenly spaced half teaspoonfuls of batter onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake 6 minutes or until golden.
- Cool 1 to 2 minutes until cookies can be lifted but are still warm and pliable; remove with spatula.
- Curl around handle of a wooden spoon;slide off when crisp.
- If cookies harden before curling, return to oven to soften.
- If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate.
- If time is limited, curling of the cookies is optional.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.5, Protein 2.4
GERMAN SAND COOKIES - HEIDESAND
This version contains nuts. Translated from "Back vergnuegen wie noch nie," one of my favorite German language cookbooks, acquired while living in Germany. German vanilla sugar comes in small paper packets and can be found in German markets - it is very fine & sparkly.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 70 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Measure out just 125 grams of the granulated sugar and add to the butter, mixing well.
- Using a spoon, stir in the ground nuts, the flour, and 1 envelope of vanilla sugar (if you use the mixer now, you may toughen the dough).
- Form dough into two logs and wrap well in waxed paper; let chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 150 C.
- Have ready baking sheets lined with parchment paper (or greased).
- Slice off rounds of dough, about 1 cm thick, and place onto baking sheets.
- Bake in the center of the oven approximately 20 minutes per batch (they will be fairly light in color when ready).
- While the cookies are baking, mix together the remaining 45 grams of granulated sugar and the remaining envelope of vanilla sugar and place in a bowl.
- When you pull the cookies out of the oven,give them a few seconds to cool enough to handle, then gently drop the warm cookies one at a time into the sugar mixture to coat, then let them cool completely.
- They should be covered in the sugar mixture on all sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 7.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1
MOHRENGEMUSE (GERMAN CARROT SIDE DISH)
A hot German carrot side dish translated from the classic German cookbook "Koch vergnugen wie noch nie." Not very healthy, but very tasty.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and peel carrots, then cut them into thick sticks.
- Heat a large sauce-pot over low heat and melt the butter and sugar together until the sugar caramelizes.
- Add the carrot sticks to the caramel mixture and stir to coat.
- Add the hot broth,cover, and let carrots steam 25-30 minutes over medium-low heat (after 15 minutes, remove the lid so the remaining liquid will evaporate.).
- Once the carrots are cooked enough to your liking, whisk in the cream, season to taste, and add the chopped parsley.
- Serve warm.
Tips:
- To make sure your cookies turn out perfectly, use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients. This will ensure that you have the correct proportions of each ingredient.
- If you don't have brandy, you can substitute another type of alcohol, such as rum, whiskey, or bourbon. You can also use orange juice or apple cider.
- Soak the raisins in the alcohol for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will help to plump them up and make them more flavorful.
- If you don't have time to chill the dough for 30 minutes, you can skip this step. However, chilling the dough will help to make the cookies more tender.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. If you overbake them, they will become dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
These German Rosinenbrotchen are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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