Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies) Recipe

Name: Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 170 g butter; 120 g sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar; 4 tablespoons milk; 250 g flour; 50 g almonds, ground; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground; 2 pinches mace, ground; 48 whole almonds, blanched (1 for each cookie)

Servings: persons

170 g butter
120 g sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
4 tablespoons milk
250 g flour
50 g almonds, ground
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 pinches mace, ground
48 whole almonds, blanched (1 for each cookie)

1
In a large bowl knead butter, sugar and vanilla sugar with the dough hooks of your electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk.
2
In a second bowl mix flour, ground almonds, baking powder and spices.
3
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and knead into a smooth dough. You might have to get your hands in to finish the job. ;).
4
Form into a log of 30 cm/ 11 inches length and wrap in cling film. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
5
Slice log into 5 mm/0.2 inch thick slices.
6
Place on a paper lined baking sheet and press one almond into the middle of each cookie.
7
Bake in the preheated oven at 180u00b0C/350u00b0F for about 12 minutes or slightly browned around the edges.
8
Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9
These will keep for about 3 weeks in an airtight container.

7690

kcal

Calories

642

Fat

348

Carbs

262

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 170 g butter, 120 g sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar, 4 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional 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.

Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies)

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