German Rosinenbroetchen (German Brandy Soaked Raisin Cookies) Recipe

Name: German Rosinenbroetchen (German Brandy Soaked Raisin Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g raisins; 4 tablespoons brandy or 4 tablespoons rum (or other liquor); 125 g sweet unsalted butter, at room temperature; 125 g granulated sugar; 1/2 envelope vanilla sugar; 2 large eggs; 225 g all-purpose flour; 1 pinch ground cardamom; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1/2 lemon, zest of,finely grated

Servings: persons

100 g raisins
4 tablespoons brandy or 4 tablespoons rum (or other liquor)
125 g sweet unsalted butter, at room temperature
125 g granulated sugar
1/2 envelope vanilla sugar
2 large eggs
225 g all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 pinch ground cloves
1/2 lemon, zest of,finely grated

1
Soak raisins in a bowl with brandy for 30 minutes, covered.
2
Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Using a mixer, cream the butter until smooth.
4
Add sugar, vanilla sugar and the eggs and beat until thick & creamy.
5
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and the spices.
6
Stir lemon zest into the flour mixture.
7
Gently fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture using a wooden spoon, being carefully not to overmix.
8
Drain raisins and fold them into the batter.
9
Using two spoons, scoop the dough into blobs the size of a cherry and place on the parchment lined baking sheets.
10
Bake at 200 C/400F for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
11
Remove to wire racks to cool.
12
IF USING AMERICAN MEASURING CUPS: use about 1 1/2 cups of raisins,1 stick butter,1/2 cup sugar,1 tsp vanilla sugar, about 2 2/3 cups flour.

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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: 100 g raisins, 4 tablespoons brandy or 4 tablespoons rum (or other liquor), 125 g sweet unsalted butter, at room temperature, 125 g granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, German Rosinenbroetchen (German Brandy Soaked Raisin 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.

German Rosinenbroetchen (German Brandy Soaked Raisin Cookies)

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