Springerle Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Eggs | 3 | |
| Sugar | 1 1⁄3 Cup (21.33 tbs) | |
| Grated lemon rind | 1 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs), divided | |
| Anise seeds | 1 1⁄4 Teaspoon, crushed |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2408 Calories from Fat 168
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat 5.2 g25.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 634.4 mg211.5%
Sodium 266.9 mg11.1%
Total Carbohydrates 510 g170.2%
Dietary Fiber 10 g40.1%
Sugars 268.7 g
Protein 52 g104.7%
Vitamin A 15.1% Vitamin C 15.6%
Calcium 22.4% Iron 109.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add lemon rind, baking powder, and enough flour to make a soft dough, beating well.
Chill dough at least 3 hours.Let dough stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness using a regular rolling pin.
Roll with a floured springerle rolling pin, pressing firmly to imprint dough.
Cut cookie squares apart.
Place cookies on a wire rack; cover with a paper towel, and let stand in a cool, dry place about 12 hours to set the design.
Sprinkle anise seeds onto well greased cookie sheets.
Top with cookies, design side up.
Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until light yellow, but not golden.
Cool on wire racks.
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