GERMAN GOSSAMER CRISP SPICE COOKIES
The paper thin cookies are traditional to northern Europe. "Gossamer" refers to something light and delicate and perfectly describes these crisp cookies.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 66 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl stir together flour, ginger, apple pie spice, cloves, cardamom, and red pepper; set aside.
- In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add molasses and brown sugar. Beat until combined. Beat in flour mixture just until combined.
- Divide dough in half; cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- On a lightly floured surface roll half of the dough at a time to a 1/16 inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round scalloped cutter, cut out dough. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool. Makes about 66.
- TO STORE: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container, cover. Store at room temperature.
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Rosemary Nzinga
[email protected]These cookies sound delicious! I'm going to add them to my to-bake list.
Craig marshall
[email protected]I'm not sure about the anise flavor. I might try a different spice next time.
Dorothy James Cisco
[email protected]I'm going to make these cookies for my next party. They look so festive.
aiden norton
[email protected]These cookies are so beautiful! I can't wait to try them.
James Onyia
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're a family favorite.
Gayanu Limbu
[email protected]The dough was a bit sticky, but I was able to work with it. The cookies turned out great!
maheen zarnigar
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Magdalene Jabati
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.
Mdmamunmiya Mdmamunmiya
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Aftab Butt
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're crispy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.