German Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: German Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups ground walnuts; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed; 1/4 teaspoon anise seed; 1 1/4 cups shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups ground walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

1
In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, baking powder, and spices. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
4
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into rounds using a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
6
Melt chocolate over low heat and drizzle over cooled cookies.

1325

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups ground walnuts, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, German Spice 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 Spice Cookies

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