GERMAN ROSINENBROETCHEN (GERMAN BRANDY SOAKED RAISIN COOKIES)

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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

100 g raisins
4 tablespoons brandy or 4 tablespoons rum (or other liquor)
125 g sweet unsalted butter, at room temperature
125 g granulated sugar
1/2 envelope vanilla sugar
2 large eggs
225 g all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 pinch ground cloves
1/2 lemon, zest of,finely grated

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

md. Ashik
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These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Haiden Ford
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The brandy-soaked raisins added a really nice flavor.


Mr. Sehab
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Bagonza Dennis
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I love the flavor of these cookies, but they were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try using a different flour next time.


Md, Habibullah Khan Habib
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These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Rj Fahad
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Farah aamir
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These cookies were delicious! The brandy-soaked raisins gave them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mowlid Bucuur
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


AR C
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The brandy-soaked raisins added a really nice flavor.


Khan Bahi
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Rock Parnaw
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I love the flavor of these cookies, but they were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try using a different flour next time.


Jeff Madrak
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These cookies were perfect! They were soft, chewy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gary Burns
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These cookies were a bit dry, but they still had a nice flavor. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


RASHED VAI
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


RANDOWSKI PLUM TREEBOSSVEVO
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These cookies were delicious! The brandy-soaked raisins gave them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Della Knighten
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Maria Mooney
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the raisins add a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


lindi lindelani
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.