GEWUERZPLAETZCHEN (TRADITIONAL GERMAN SPICE COOKIES)

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This recipe comes from Dr. Oetker and is very, very good. It gets better and better as the cookies age and the taste is just wonderful. I think these cookies bring instant Christmas spirit to even the most uncheerful person. ;) I hope you like them as much as we do! Note: These need to chill for 1 hour.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 48 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

170 g butter
120 g sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
4 tablespoons milk
250 g flour
50 g almonds, ground
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 pinches mace, ground
48 whole almonds, blanched (1 for each cookie)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl knead butter, sugar and vanilla sugar with the dough hooks of your electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk.
  • In a second bowl mix flour, ground almonds, baking powder and spices.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and knead into a smooth dough. You might have to get your hands in to finish the job. ;).
  • Form into a log of 30 cm/ 11 inches length and wrap in cling film. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Slice log into 5 mm/0.2 inch thick slices.
  • Place on a paper lined baking sheet and press one almond into the middle of each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for about 12 minutes or slightly browned around the edges.
  • Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • These will keep for about 3 weeks in an airtight container.

sadiqullah Achakzai
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I was hesitant to try these cookies. But I'm glad I did! The anise flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cookies are really delicious.


Ariyan khan Niloy
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These cookies didn't turn out right for me. I think I overmixed the dough, because they came out tough. But the flavor was still good.


Asya Sherif
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of spices and the chewy texture. I'll definitely be making them again.


Rajajani102
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The cookies were easy to make and turned out great. I used a mix of honey and maple syrup instead of just honey, and they were still delicious.


Travis Byrd
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so flavorful and have a wonderful spice combination. I'll definitely be making them again next year.