OLD COUNTRY SPRINGERLE
Springerle recipe from Germany. The best! This recipe has been used in my family for at least 6 generations. The results more than make up for the long, labor-intensive prep and proofing process. There are hundreds of these in our kitchens and dining rooms around the holidays! The anise gives a very distinctive licorice-like flavor. If someone tastes one for the first time and doesn't like it, I take the rest of the cookie and eat it so it doesn't go to waste. I actually don't bake long enough for the cookies to turn brown.
Provided by Mark McLane
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 8h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat confectioners' sugar and eggs together in a large bowl until thick.
- Place anise seed in a bowl. Pour water over anise seed into bowl and let mixture sit to steep, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat anise mixture and lemon zest into egg mixture.
- Sift flour and measure again. Sift flour once more together with baking powder. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and beat until dough forms. Divide dough into flat rounds, wrap each in waxed paper, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll dough out on a flat surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar to 1/4-inch thickness. Roll dough with a springerle roller to shape cookies. Repeat with remaining dough rounds. Cover cut cookies with a towel and let dry for at least 6 hours or up to overnight. Transfer to baking sheets.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 26.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
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Kayiira Elly
elly.kayiira@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of anise, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Md Jihan
m-jihan91@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Saraiki Vlogs
saraiki@hotmail.frI love the delicate flavor and beautiful design of these cookies. They're always a hit at parties.
Haja Bayoh
h-bayoh@hotmail.comThese cookies are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.
Awais ali Sabb
a.sabb@yahoo.comOverall, I was disappointed with these cookies. They didn't turn out as I expected.
Treasure Peter
t@hotmail.comThe cookies didn't hold their shape very well. They spread out too much in the oven.
Hailea Huntzinger
h-h@hotmail.frI had a hard time getting the dough to the right consistency. It was too sticky at first, and then it became too dry.
Maximus Meyers
meyersmaximus72@hotmail.comThe cookies were a bit too sweet for me. I'll try reducing the sugar next time.
Mark Jeremiah
jeremiah@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Musa Ganug
musag@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of anise, but these cookies were still very good. The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out perfectly.
Gloria Okafor
gloriao@gmail.comThese cookies are so beautiful! I can't wait to try them.
Emmanuel Paddy
e@yahoo.comI love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's a nice change from the usual sugar cookies.
mostakin mia
mostakinmia@hotmail.frThe springerle cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
S AJIN
sajin69@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite with my family and friends.
Ramith Suvarna
s-ramith45@hotmail.comThese springerle cookies are a delightful treat! They have a delicate flavor and a beautiful design. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.