Anise Cookies (Springerle)

Submitted by: judy 
This is a 100 year old recipe from Germany. I use it every Christmas. Its traditionally served with black coffee to dunk the cookie in. I prefer to eat them when they are still warm as the lemon flavor and the anise is a wonderful combination and the lemon is stronger at that time. 

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Anise Cookies II

Submitted by: Ingrid 
These are really good! It's my mom's recipe, originally from Europe! Enjoy! 

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Springerle V

Submitted by: Shirley 
This is the best tasting, easiest prepared springerle recipe I have baked over the past 35+ years. I use a springerle board for ease, vs. the rolling pin. My friends still love to receive these as gifts each Christmas. 

Springerle VII

Submitted by: CADAMS 
My great-grandmother Schneider always baked these German cookies for the Christmas holidays. These cookies have a distinctive flavor that comes from anise oil. A springerle rolling pin is best, but one can use cookie presses. They are best if made about two weeks in advance and then stored in an airtight container before eating. 

Polish Christmas Cookies

Submitted by: Darlene 
My mother in law has a polish name for these but my husband and brothers always just called them "Polish Christmas Cookies". They are very easy to make and have a nice anise flavor to them. 

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