German Loaf Cookies Recipe

Name: German Loaf Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons fructose (can be replaced with 3 1/2-4 tbsp. sugar, cookie will be slightly drier); ½ cup egg substitute (can be replaced with 1 egg & 2 egg whites); ¼ cup margarine, softened; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 lemon, juice of; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 1 ½ cups sifted unbleached flour; 2 ¾ teaspoons baking powder; ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine fructose and egg substitute, beating until light and fluffy.
3
Add margarine, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond extract, flour, and baking powder.
4
Mix well.
5
Place 3/4 of the dough mixture on a floured board.
6
Form into a rectangle about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
7
Add cocoa and cinnamon to remaining dough and spread over rectangle.
8
Fold both sides of dough into the middle to make a long, flattened log.
9
Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until lightly browned.
10
Remove from oven and slice with a very sharp knife into 1/2 inch slices.
11
Preheat broiler.
12
Place slices on an ungreased baking sheet and broil for a few moments on each side (be careful; these burn easily).
13
Cool on a wire rack.
14
Store in an airtight container.

232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ tablespoons fructose (can be replaced with 3 1/2-4 tbsp. sugar, cookie will be slightly drier), ½ cup egg substitute (can be replaced with 1 egg & 2 egg whites), ¼ cup margarine, softened, 1 lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, German Loaf Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Loaf Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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