German Spiced Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: German Spiced Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup raisins, finely chopped (i use golden); 2 tablespoons dark rum (i use myers); ¾ cup softened butter; ½ cup sugar; ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup light cream; 2 cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground aniseed; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, mini-chips

Servings: persons

¼ cup raisins, finely chopped (i use golden)
2 tablespoons dark rum (i use myers)
¾ cup softened butter
½ cup sugar
¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
¼ cup light cream
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, mini-chips

1
soak the chopped raisins in the rum for 15-30 minute.
2
cream together the butter and the sugars.
3
add cream and beat until smooth.
4
mix all dry ingredients together (including the mini-chips) in a separate bowl.
5
add the dry ingredients and the raisin mixture to the butter mixture.
6
blend dough until evenly combined.
7
form dough into 2 logs using waxed paper.
8
at this point, you can wrap and toss in the freezer.
9
if baking right away, wrap and allow dough to chill for at least 2 hours.
10
to bake:.
11
preheat oven to 350 f.
12
slice thawed chilled dough into 3/16-1/2 in thick rounds and placed on ungreased cookie sheets.
13
bake for 10-15 min, until just brown around the edges.
14
transfer to a rack to cool.
15
these cookies crisp up as they cool.
16
if they are too soft to trasfer when right out of the oven, just leave them on the cookie sheet for a few minutes until beginning to harden before transferring.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup raisins, finely chopped (i use golden), 2 tablespoons dark rum (i use myers), ¾ cup softened butter, ½ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, German Spiced Christmas 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 Spiced Christmas Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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