SPRINGERLE (MOLDED CHRISTMAS COOKIES)

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Make and share this Springerle (Molded Christmas Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT15m

Yield 72 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon anise extract
4 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until very light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add sugar; beat for 15 minutes.
  • DO NOT under beat.
  • Fold in anise extract and flour.
  • Roll dough 3/8-inch thick.
  • Thoroughly flour springerle mold or rolling pin.
  • Press molds firmly to dough.
  • Cut cookies apart and place on greased and floured cookie sheet.
  • Let dry overnight at room temperature, covered with paper towels, or uncovered.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place cookies in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 300°F.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cookies should not brown.
  • Store cookies 2 to 3 weeks to mellow flavor.
  • These cookies are very hard and may be used for dunking in coffee, tea or cocoa.
  • For Christmas, paint designs with egg yolk colored with food coloring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 25.1, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 33.5, Protein 6.3

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