SPICED GERMAN COOKIES
These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. -April Drasin, Van Nuys, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, spices and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Decorate tops with almonds, pressing to adhere., Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I think the secret is in the spices. They give the cookies such a unique and delicious flavor.
Saghira Ahmad
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Kelvin bradley
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies still turned out great! They have a lovely subtle spice flavor and a nice chewy texture.
King Dip
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. But the flavor was good and they were still a nice treat.
Rakib 3
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit! They're the perfect holiday cookie: festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the way the spices warm the house while they're baking.
shamo abbasi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them! They said they tasted like Christmas. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Rig Carr
[email protected]A bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some extra spices, maybe some ginger and nutmeg. But the texture was great and they were really easy to make.
Khak Nashee
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of spices and the citrus flavor. I've already made them twice and they're a new favorite in our house.
The Bryophyta Nursery
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I especially enjoyed the hint of orange zest. I'll definitely be making these again for my next holiday gathering.
Junaid Bux
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They have a lovely crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. The spices are perfectly balanced and not overpowering. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a de
Mehar UN Nisa Mehar UN Nisa
[email protected]These cookies are a delightful treat! The combination of spices and the hint of citrus is simply divine. I love that they're not overly sweet, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. I'll definitely be making these again.