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Ingredients
| eggs: 4 (large) |
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| anise extract: 1 tsp |
| cake flour: 4 1/2 cups (sifted) |
Springerle (Molded Christmas Cookies)
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
1440 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
72 serving(s)
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- Beat eggs until very light and fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar; beat for 15 minutes.
- DO NOT under beat.
- Fold in anise extract and flour.
- Roll dough 3/8-inch thick.
- Thoroughly flour springerle mold or rolling pin.
- Press molds firmly to dough.
- Cut cookies apart and place on greased and floured cookie sheet.
- Let dry overnight at room temperature, covered with paper towels, or uncovered.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place cookies in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 300°F.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Cookies should not brown.
- Store cookies 2 to 3 weeks to mellow flavor.
- These cookies are very hard and may be used for dunking in coffee, tea or cocoa.
- For Christmas, paint designs with egg yolk colored with food coloring.