GERMAN ROSINENBROETCHEN (GERMAN BRANDY SOAKED RAISIN COOKIES)
Adapted from the classic "Back vergnuegen wie noch nie, " which I have translated into English from the German. Prep time includes a 30 minute soak for the raisins. Cook time is per batch. Look for approx American cup measurements at the bottom.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 55m
Yield 80 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak raisins in a bowl with brandy for 30 minutes, covered.
- Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a mixer, cream the butter until smooth.
- Add sugar, vanilla sugar and the eggs and beat until thick & creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and the spices.
- Stir lemon zest into the flour mixture.
- Gently fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture using a wooden spoon, being carefully not to overmix.
- Drain raisins and fold them into the batter.
- Using two spoons, scoop the dough into blobs the size of a cherry and place on the parchment lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 200 C/400F for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- IF USING AMERICAN MEASURING CUPS: use about 1 1/2 cups of raisins,1 stick butter,1/2 cup sugar,1 tsp vanilla sugar, about 2 2/3 cups flour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 0.5
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Rosedjina Jean
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these cookies again.
Adnaanibrahim Sahid
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and boozy.
Dina Mutale
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I loved these cookies.
Nesar Nesar
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly.
Melon khan
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
khadija khadija
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!
Haris Nawaz
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Michael Snowder
[email protected]I used golden raisins instead of regular raisins and they turned out great.
Joba Khan
[email protected]The dough was a little sticky, but it was easy to work with and the cookies turned out perfectly.
Newton bwire Odero
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
chiker vincent
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so flavorful and moist, and the brandy-soaked raisins give them a really unique flavor.