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Springerle VII

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"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." — CADAMS

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Original recipe makes 6 dozen Change Servings

4 eggs, separated
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon anise oil
4 cups all-purpose flour

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Directions

In a large bowl, whip egg whites until stiff. Beat in the yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, baking powder and anise oil. Mix in the flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each, until dough is fairly stiff. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Flour a springerle rolling pin and carefully roll it over the dough, leaving the imprints. Cut cookies along the lines of the design and place them 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cookies stand overnight in a cool place to dry.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 14 hrs 10 mins

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Dec 26, 2007

These were good, but a little sweet & I think I might add more anise oil next time. My neighbor makes these every Christmas & let me borrow her cookie stamps. Her recipe is a little more cake-like & less sweet. I'm not sure which way is traditional, but I think I'll experiment a bit more with this recipe.

—Jennifer

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Nutrition

Calories
54 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
11.6 g
4%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
0.4 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
9 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Springerle VII

Serving Size: 1/72 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 72
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 54
Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 9mg < 1 %
** Potassium 11mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.6g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 6.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.