GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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This little spice cookie tastes very European and is similar to Pfeffernüsse or "peppernut." We make ours with cozy spices, anise flavoring, almonds and candied citron. -Carole Mueller, Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon anise extract
1-1/2 cups chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped candied citron
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, butter, lemon peel and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and citron., Shape into 1/2-in. balls and place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Clement Justilien
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.


Said Qurish
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.


Shaly Marry
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.


Abran Hamza
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I've never made German Christmas cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Freddie Williams
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These cookies are the best! I love the chewy texture and the浓郁风味.


Roselyn Nortey
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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Michelle Kelly
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge success! They disappeared in minutes.


Shakir Agha
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These cookies were a big hit with my family. They're so soft and flavorful.


innocents n'goran
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of spices.


Reabetswe Mafanya
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I tried this recipe and it was a total disaster! The dough was too sticky and the cookies spread out too much in the oven. I ended up throwing them all away.


Mathew Julius
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These cookies are beautiful! They look so festive and perfect for a Christmas party.


PRAMOD AZAD
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The cookies were delicious, but they were a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use less sugar.


Veslene George
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect. The dough is so versatile too - you can add different spices or nuts to change up the flavor.


dadou v
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


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