Springerle
A classic German Christmas cookie, flavored with anise. These cookies require special wooden molds to create the embossed design.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2-1/4 cups confectioner's or super-fine sugar 450g
- 4 cups flour 450g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup anise seed
Instructions
- Beat eggs until thick. Gradually add sugar and beat well until combined. Fold under the sifted flour and baking powder. Roll out dough to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Flour the Springerle mold each time it is used and press firmly into dough. Remove mold and cut the cookies along the outside lines of the imprint.
- Place cookies on a board or cookie sheet that is sprinkled with anise seeds. Let dry in a cool room overnight. Butter a cookie sheet and place Springerle on it.
- Bake at 250° F until light golden on the bottom and white on top (about 15 minutes).
