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gewurz-knusperchen - spice christmas cookies

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Recipe by
Sheila M
@Gadiva
Casa Grande, AZ

This is a German spice cut-out cookie recipe from my mother-in-law! They are absolutely wonderful!

(1 rating)
method Bake

Ingredients For gewurz-knusperchen - spice christmas cookies

  • 2 1/2 c
    flour (minus 1 tbs)
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    cardamon *
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves *
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 stick
    butter, plus 2 tbs
  • 1 c
    ground hazelnut
  • *NOTE
    see comment below on clove and cardamon measures.

How To Make gewurz-knusperchen - spice christmas cookies

  • 1
    Cream butter and sugar together until well blended. Add egg and vanilla.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 3
    Gradually add dry mixture to the butter mixture.
  • 4
    Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut with your favorite shaped cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 just until edges start to turn a slight brown.
  • 6
    Cool and decorate as desired.
  • 7
    Note: These cookies are best when rolled very thin.
  • 8
    Photo is from Google images.
  • 9
    She says the authentic German way to make these is to NOT use a mixer. She measures ALL ingredients onto countertop, cuts in butter and "kneads" by hand until it is all combined.
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