Best Drop Springerle Cookies Recipes

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SPRINGERLE COOKIES



Springerle Cookies image

My Grandma would make these every year at Christmas - we called them "pillow cookies" because they puff up when they bake. Now that my Grandma is gone, I use the Springerle rolling pin she always used--what a wonderful way to remember her!

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT30m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
3 cups flour
4 1/4 cups powdered sugar (1 pound)
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2-1 teaspoon anise extract
anise seed

Steps:

  • In large mixer bowl, beat eggs at high speed until thick & lemon colored.
  • Continue beating while adding sugar slowly; add flour, baking powder, lemon peel & anise extract- beat together completely.
  • On a well-floured board, roll out some of the dough with a plain rolling pin to about 1/2" thickness; lightly flour Springerle rolling pin & roll it firmly across dough to impress patterns (try to keep dough about 1/2" thick).
  • Cut cookies apart between patterns.
  • Place cookies 1/2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and allow them to dry uncovered overnight (12 hours).
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 250-300° & place cookies 1/2" apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 25-30 minutes until firm but still white.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Store cookies in a tightly covered container with some anise seeds.
  • Flavor develops fully after about 2 weeks.

TRADITIONAL SPRINGERLE



Traditional Springerle image

We have made these very traditional German cookies every year since I was a child. My mother remembers her grandmother making them with this recipe that has been in our family for generations. The molds can be hard to find, but check specialty cookware stores and antique shops.

Provided by PREGOCOOK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 8h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ tablespoons crushed anise seeds
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Lightly grease 4 cookie sheets. Sprinkle with anise seeds. Set aside until needed.
  • Mix the flour and baking powder together in a bowl until well blended. Place the eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat until light and frothy, 5 to 8 minutes. Slowly stir in the flour mixture until a thick dough forms.
  • Working with handfuls of dough, roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over the dough. Place springerle molds onto the dough; press down hard and evenly until the mold's design registers in the dough. Remove the mold. Use a small knife to cut around each cookie, and place on prepared cookie sheets. Repeat, until all dough has been used. Cover the cookies with a lightweight cotton cloth, and allow to dry 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until tops are pale brown and set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 16.2 mg, Sugar 9 g

DROP SPRINGERLE COOKIES



Drop Springerle Cookies image

I love springerle cookies , but do not like the rolling and pressing of the forms.-So this is my lazy way out , and they are so good.- sooo if you love this cookie, you find it takes less time rolling and printing the cookies. Enjoy!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c powdered sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 medium lemon peel, grated
10 dash(es) or more of anise oil or 1/2 teas. crushed anise seed or both

Steps:

  • 1. Mix powdered sugar and eggs together with electric mixer in a large bowl. Add baking powder, flour, lemon rind and anise. Mix at least a 1/2 hour (I know it sounds long but its worth it- use bread dough hood or paddle). Drop by teaspoon or larger onto greased parchment paper on cookie sheet and let set at room temperature for 3 hours. Bake at 325^ for 10 minutes do not brown. I usually let them set in cold oven over night. Then bake them in the morning.

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