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## Recipes Included:
* Soetkoekies (Dutch Spiced Wine Cookies)
* Mexican Wedding Cookies
* Pfeffernüsse (German Spiced Cookies)
* Italian Anisette Cookies
* Springerle (German Anise Cookies)
* Speculaas (Dutch Spiced Cookies)
* Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
* Zimsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
SOETKOEKIES - SWEET WINE AND SPICE SOUTH AFRICAN COOKIES
Make and share this Soetkoekies - Sweet Wine and Spice South African Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30 2-inch cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt together and set aside.
- In a deep bowl, cream the butter and the dark-brown sugar together, mashing and beating them against the sides of the bowl until they are thoroughly blended. Beat in the egg, then add the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Beat in the wine and chopped almonds.
- With your hands, vigorously knead the dough in the bowl until it can be gathered into a somewhat firm, compact ball. If the dough then seems too soft, knead in up to 1/4 cup more flour, adding it a tablespoon or so at a time.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rough circle about 1/4 inch thick. With a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut it into 2-inch rounds. Arrange the rounds about 1 inch apart on the buttered baking sheets. Then gather the scraps of dough into a ball, roll it out into another circle, and cut out rounds as before.
- Press a blanched almond half lightly into the center of each Soetkoekie and brush the entire top surface of the cookie with the beaten egg white-and-water mixture.
- Bake the cookies in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, or until they are crisp and firm to the tough. With a wide metal spatula, transfer the cookies to a rack to cool. The cookies will keep for up to two weeks in a tightly covered jar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 81.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.8
SOETKOEKIES ( SPICY WINE COOKIES)
Yum! Spices, sugar & wine all together in a cookie. Soetkoekies are of Dutch origin and have been a favourite South African biscuit-tin filler for many years. Posted for ZWT 2006 - South African region. From: The Cookie Tin
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray or grease a cookie sheet.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, brown sugar, and almonds in a large bowl.
- Add the butter and cut into the flour mixture.
- Add the beaten eggs and red wine and mix dough together until it can be formed into a ball.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place on cookie sheets about 2" apart.
- Brush each cookie gently with the egg white.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes - until golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- If you want a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- To make sure the cookies are evenly browned, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
- If you want a crispier cookie, bake them for a few minutes longer.
- To make the cookies more festive, sprinkle them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These Soetkoekies, or spicy wine cookies, are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them chewy or crispy, plain or decorated, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Soetkoekies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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