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Authentic German Springerle Cookies with Anise

Enjoy these traditional German Springerle cookies, beautifully embossed with anise flavor and a delicate texture, perfect for special occasions or holiday treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon anise oil or 1-2 teaspoons anise extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3.5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3.5 cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from one large orange, optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt use table salt or fine sea salt, not kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk eggs until bubbly and airy, about 5-10 minutes. Add anise and vanilla extracts, mix well.
  2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar while whisking, then mix until smooth.
  3. Mix flour, orange zest, baking powder, and salt separately. Add to egg mixture gradually, mixing until dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Divide dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Roll out dough, imprint designs, cut cookies, and dry at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake cookies for 18-20 minutes until risen and with 'feet'. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure cookies are fully dry before baking to achieve the characteristic Springerle texture.