Springerle I Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (Springerle I Recipe). This is the old German recipe ... belonged to my mom-in-law at the time. I've been baking these for the past 30+ years! It remains a family favorite!! Look for a springerle rolling pin in antique stores.

Brief

Servings: 60

Yield: 10 dozen

Springerle I Recipe

Ingredients

4 eggs

2 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups white sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup anise seed

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until very light.

Step 2

Add sugar and butter. Cream together until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Sift flour baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients and combine.

Step 4

Knead dough until smooth ... add more flour to get a smooth dough if necessary.

Step 5

Cover dough and allow to chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 6

Roll onto slightly floured board to 1/2 inch thickness. Then roll again with springerle roller to make designs. Cut at border. Sprinkle anise seed on clean tea towel and place cookies on this. Allow to stand overnight (don't cover) to dry.

Step 7

Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

Step 8

Cool completely. Store in tight tin container ... the longer they are stored the more anise flavor they take up.

Nutritional Information

Springerle I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 65.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol: 13.4mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 29.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 16.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 15.1mg 2%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 3mg 1%

Potassium: 20mg 1%

Sodium: 33.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 7.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.