GEWURZ-KNUSPERCHEN - SPICE CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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This is a German spice cut-out cookie recipe from my mother-in-law! They are absolutely wonderful!

Provided by Sheila M

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c flour (minus 1 tbs)
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamon *
1/4 tsp cloves *
1 egg
1 stick butter, plus 2 tbs
1 c ground hazelnut
*NOTE see comment below on clove and cardamon measures.

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar together until well blended. Add egg and vanilla.
  • 2. In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 3. Gradually add dry mixture to the butter mixture.
  • 4. Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut with your favorite shaped cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 5. Bake at 350 just until edges start to turn a slight brown.
  • 6. Cool and decorate as desired.
  • 7. Note: These cookies are best when rolled very thin.
  • 8. Photo is from Google images.
  • 9. She says the authentic German way to make these is to NOT use a mixer. She measures ALL ingredients onto countertop, cuts in butter and "kneads" by hand until it is all combined.

Hazel Winner
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


lumalizya mwandia
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are festive and delicious. I love the combination of spices and the crispy texture.


Alton Ingram
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Carlyle Abrahams
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These cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the combination of spices. They are the perfect cookie for Christmas.


eyad ahmed
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Aneeb Rehmani
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These cookies are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love the combination of spices and the crispy texture.


Akbar Mohammed
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Sk Sagib
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These cookies are so delicious! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The spices are perfect and the cookies are so crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Aliraza Mangi
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


Md Sourv Hassen
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are festive and delicious. I love the combination of spices and the crispy texture.


Taffy's Keys
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Jahidul Hossan
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These cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the combination of spices. They are the perfect cookie for Christmas.


Lisa Lee
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion.


HK Niazi
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These cookies are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love the way the spices all come together. I will definitely be making these again.


Sohanur Rahaman
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Father King
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are festive and delicious. I love the combination of spices and the crispy texture.


Pim Raut
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


Sinethemba Mahlangu
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These cookies are so delicious! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The spices are perfect and the cookies are so crispy. I will definitely be making these again.