Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies
Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies feature a delicate anise aroma with a lightly sweet, airy crumb and a crisp, embossed surface. The lemon zest brightens each bite, while the traditional drying period ensures the signature lift and fine texture. Serve these elegant German cookies with afternoon coffee or as a festive treat during the holidays.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves48
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar and the eggs together until thick.
- 2
Place the anise seed in a bowl; pour the water over the anise seed and let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Beat the anise mixture and the lemon zest into the egg mixture.
- 3
Sift the flour and measure it again. Sift the flour once more with the baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and beat until a dough forms. Divide the dough into flat rounds, wrap each in waxed paper, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
On a flat surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a springerle roller to roll the dough and shape the cookies. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Cover the cut cookies with a towel and let them dry for at least 6 hours or up to overnight, then transfer them to baking sheets.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 6
Bake in batches in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 86.97 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.87 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 18.11 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.5 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 9.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 9.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 14.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.66 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Old World Anise Springerle Cookies is made with 7 ingredients and serves 48. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Powder, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 86.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Powder, Eggs, Lemon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 86.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies healthy?
- Old-World Anise Springerle Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 86.97 calories and 1.87 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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