Best 2 Hertzog Cookies Recipes

Hertzog cookies, also known as hertzoggies or Hertzog's cookies, are a delicious and traditional South African treat that has been enjoyed for generations. These cookies are characterized by their distinctive S-shaped shape, crispy texture, and sweet and nutty flavor. The combination of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience, while the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm and comforting touch. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic treat or simply want to try something new, Hertzog cookies are a delightful choice that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GERMAN HEART COOKIES

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This heart cookie recipe is from Germany where they are called Herrnhuter Herzen. They are the perfect cookies for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions.

Provided by Lena

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German

Time 5h15m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more as needed
1 tablespoon raspberry syrup, or more as needed

Steps:

Combine flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, white sugar, and eggs in a large bowl and knead into a smooth dough. Shape into a ball. Flatten, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
Dust a work surface with flour and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out hearts with a heart-shaped cookie cutter and arrange cut-out cookies on prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheets carefully and transfer to wire racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Mix 1 cup of confectioners' sugar with as much lemon juice needed to form a thick icing. Cover half of the hearts with the white icing. Mix the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar with raspberry syrup and cover the other half with pink icing. Let cookies stand until icing dries completely, about 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

HERTZOG COOKIES

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So sweet, so light..so delicious! We simply adore the taste and texture of these cookies.

Provided by Elsa Dreyer @elbie

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 cup(s) cake flour / all purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 pinch(es) salt
1 cup(s) sugar
2 stick(s) butter, room temperature
4 large eggs
- smooth apricot jam
1 cup(s) sugar for the filling
2 cup(s) coconut
5 - large egg whites

Steps:

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream margarine/butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one and beat thorougly after each addition. Add dry ingredients and mix to form a soft dough. Add a little flour if dough is too moist, or a little water if dough is too dry. If you use large or jumbo sized eggs, this is normally not a problem.
Roll dough out thinly and press out circles. Line the base of greased patty pan tins with dough circles. Spoon a teaspoonful of apricot jam into the middle of each circle of dough.
Beat egg whites until soft peak stage. Add the sugar gradually, while still beating. Add coconut and spoon egg mixture onto apricot jam filling. Bake in a preheated oven at 180C (350F) for 20 - 25 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack to cool. Makes about 60 - 72 Hertzoggies.
Tip: To prevent the apricot jam from "leaking" during the baking process, add a teaspoon or two of flour to it. Festive Touch: Cut red or green glacé cherries into small pieces and add to coconut mixture.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting cookies. Use real butter, not margarine, and use good-quality chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a lighter, more tender cookie.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking Hertzog cookies is 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

Conclusion:

Hertzog cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, be sure to give Hertzog cookies a try!