Classic German Springerle Cookies
Classic German Springerle Cookies deliver a delicate anise aroma with a crisp, finely textured bite and beautifully embossed designs that hold their shape. The lightly aerated egg-sugar base keeps them tender yet snappy, while a whisper of anise blooms as they bake. Perfect for holiday trays, afternoon coffee, or gifting when you want an elegant, traditional cookie.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves48
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic German Springerle Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat 4 cookie sheets with cooking spray; sprinkle with anise seeds and set aside until needed.
- 2
Mix flour and baking powder in a large bowl until well combined. In a separate large bowl, add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until light and frothy, 5 to 8 minutes. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture to make a thick dough.
- 3
Working with handfuls of dough at a time, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over the dough. Press springerle molds firmly and evenly onto the dough until the design is imprinted, then remove the mold. Cut around each cookie with a small knife and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Repeat until all the dough is used. Cover the cookies with a lightweight cotton cloth and let them dry for 8 hours, or overnight. The designs will stay embossed in the cookies.
- 4
When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 5
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until the tops are pale brown and the cookies are set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
- Calories 106.04 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.73 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 17.35 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.34 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.52 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 11.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 9.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 13.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.72 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 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.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic German Springerle Cookies is a German dessert recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 48, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 106.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic German Springerle Cookies?
- It is a German cookie recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Classic German Springerle Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Powder, Cooking Spray, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Classic German Springerle Cookies?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic German 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 106.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic German Springerle Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic German Springerle Cookies healthy?
- Classic German Springerle Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 106.04 calories and 1.73 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains 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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