How to Make Springerle IV - A Step-by-Step Guide

Springerle cookies are a traditional German treat that have been enjoyed for centuries. These delightful cookies are made with simple ingredients, but their unique flavor and texture make them a beloved addition to any holiday spread. The special technique used to create their intricate designs also makes them a beautiful addition to any dessert table.

Springerle IV is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. These cookies are flavored with anise, which gives th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅛ teaspoon anise oil
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon bakers' ammonia
  • 2 tablespoons anise seed, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 53 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Beat the eggs, sugar, lemon peel and anise oil until very thick.
  • Blend the flour and ammonium carbonate. Add in fourths to the egg-sugar mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Cover dough with a clean towel and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and on a lightly floured surface, knead it lightly. Roll it out to 1/4 inch thick. Press a lightly floured springerle rolling pin or mold firmly into the dough to make clear designs. Brush the dough surface gently with a soft brush to remove any excess flour. Cut the frames apart, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheet and sprinkle the entire surface with anise seeds.
  • Lightly brush the back of each frame with water and set on the anise seed coated cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. When cookies are thoroughly cooled, store them in a tightly covered container for 1 to 2 weeks before serving. To soften cookies, store them for several days with a piece of apple or orange.
  • Nutrition

    39 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 13mg