BASLER BRUNSLI
This is a Swiss cookie which is made at Christmas time. It is a lovely combination of chocolate and spice and has the added bonus of being both dairy and gluten-free, ideal for those who have dietary issues. Please note: Refrigeration and drying times are included in the cooking time. From Canadian Living Magazine.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 30-45 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse together the chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cloves until finely ground.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Beat in the superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the chocolate mixture, almonds and kirsch until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and shape into rectangles.
- Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the work surface with half of the granulated sugar.
- Working with 1 piece of dough, turn 2 or 3 times to coat with sugar.
- Roll out to a scant 1/2" thickness.
- Using a 2" heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut into hearts.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place on a sheet of waxed paper and sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
- Let dry for 1 hour.
- Line rimless baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange the cookies, about 1 inch apart, on the pans.
- Bake in the centre of a 325 degree F oven just until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to racks and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 50.7, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.5
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Puseletso Ndoo
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I used a mix of honey and maple syrup, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Becky Brynjolfsson
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are soft and chewy, with a delicious spice flavor. I love that they are not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Coby Riches
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I used a mix of honey and maple syrup, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Adesokan Aisha
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are soft and chewy, with a delicious spice flavor. I love that they are not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Nisha Shafeeq
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Nickol Mikey
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I used a mix of honey and maple syrup, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Anwar Anu
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are soft and chewy, with a delicious spice flavor. I love that they are not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again.
maddie
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Adjoa Aboagyewaa
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I used a mix of honey and maple syrup, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Evan Klosterman
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are soft and chewy, with a delicious spice flavor. I love that they are not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Tabish Khalid
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Tracey Harmse
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They have a great balance of spices and sweetness. I used a mix of honey and maple syrup, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!