Introducing our delightful recipe for Springerle, the epitome of Molded Christmas Cookies that will infuse your festive season with the sweet essence of German and European traditions. 🍪✨
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Springerle (Molded Christmas Cookies)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours and 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, German, European, Healthy, Christmas, Oven, Easy
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Reviews: 2
Nutritional Information (per serving – 6 cookies):
- Calories: 339.8
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
- Sodium: 25.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 73.6g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 33.5g
- Protein: 6.3g
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- 4 1/2 cups cake flour
Instructions:
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Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. This step sets the foundation for the airy texture of your Springerle cookies, creating a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Gradually add sugar; beat for 15 minutes. Patience is key here. Allow the sugar to dance with the eggs, forming a harmonious blend that contributes to the cookies’ perfect sweetness.
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DO NOT under beat. Embrace the rhythm and ensure the eggs and sugar achieve a symphony of consistency. This step guarantees the cookies’ texture is nothing short of perfection.
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Fold in anise extract and flour. Introduce the aromatic anise extract, transforming your dough with a hint of festive flavor. Gently fold in the cake flour, creating a smooth, workable dough.
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Roll dough 3/8-inch thick. Achieve the ideal thickness for your Springerle cookies, ensuring a balance between a satisfying bite and a delicate texture.
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Thoroughly flour springerle mold or rolling pin. Prep your tools for the molding process, ensuring a clean release of intricate designs onto your dough.
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Press molds firmly to dough. Stamp each cookie with the magic of your chosen mold, imprinting the essence of the season onto each delightful treat.
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Cut cookies apart and place on greased and floured cookie sheet. Give each cookie its space to shine on a prepared baking sheet, ready to transform in the warmth of the oven.
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Let dry overnight at room temperature, covered with paper towels, or uncovered. Allow your Springerle cookies to rest and develop their flavors, creating a rich and indulgent taste.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare your oven for the grand transformation of your molded masterpieces into golden delights.
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Place cookies in the oven and immediately reduce temperature to 300°F. The magic begins as the cookies enter the warmth, with a temperature reduction ensuring the perfect bake.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Watch as your Springerle cookies come to life, filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of holiday joy.
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Cookies should not brown. Keep a vigilant eye on your cookies, ensuring they retain their pristine, pale beauty for that authentic Springerle charm.
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Store cookies 2 to 3 weeks to mellow flavor. Allow your cookies to mature, reaching the peak of their flavor, ready to delight your taste buds.
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These cookies are very hard and may be used for dunking in coffee, tea, or cocoa. Embrace the tradition of dunking, letting the cookies complement your favorite warm beverage.
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For Christmas, paint designs with egg yolk colored with food coloring. Elevate your Springerle cookies to festive artistry, creating a visual spectacle that mirrors the joy of the season.
Indulge in the magic of our Springerle recipe, creating not just cookies but edible masterpieces that embody the spirit of Christmas. 🎄✨
