Lemon Anise Springerle

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Lemon Anise Springerle brings the unique flavors of a traditional German cookie to your holiday table. Combining the aromatic essence of anise with the bright notes of lemon, these vegetarian cookies are perfect for the festive season. Known for their crisp texture and beautiful embossed designs, they are ideal for pairing with tea or coffee, adding a charming touch to any gathering.

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Overview

These Lemon Anise Springerle cookies are a delightful holiday treat, known for their crisp texture and intricate embossed designs. Perfect for dunking, these cookies are infused with the aromatic flavors of anise and lemon, making them a festive favorite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

German

Serving Size: 36

Cooking Time: 1440 minutes (includes drying time)

Ingredients

• 4.5 Cups (cups) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 4 Large eggs
• 1 Pound (lb) confectioners' sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lemon zest, zested
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) anise seed, ground
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) anise seed, crushed

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
2. In another large bowl, whip the eggs and confectioners' sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Gently fold in the lemon zest and ground anise seed into the egg mixture.
4. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up.
5. Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 1/2 inch thickness. Use a springerle rolling pin to emboss the dough, or cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
6. Place the cookies 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the tops with crushed anise seed.
7. Allow the cookies to air dry uncovered overnight (approximately 12-24 hours) to set the embossed designs.
8. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
9. Lightly moisten the backs of the cookies by pressing them onto a damp cloth to ensure even rising.
10. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are firm and lightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.

Enjoy your homemade Lemon Anise Springerle cookies!