Springerle molds

Do you know what springerle are? Traditionally leavened with hartshorn (baker’s ammonia) and flavored with anise or lemon, these pretty embossed cookies date back to 14th-century Germany. The intricate molds that shape them are typically carved from wood.

Using springerle cookie moldsby Gingerhaus-Springerle JoyIngredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup sugarGrated rind (zest) of one lemon or orange 1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup almond flour1/4 teaspoon saltJam for fillingInstructions 1 To make the dough, beat the butter, sugar, and zest until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. 2 Add the yolk and vanilla. Beat until combined. 3 Whisk together the flour, almond flour, and salt. Add the…

For a little tutorial on painting the cookies, visit my youtube channel here. Baking Springerle turned into an annual tradition for me. I love the slow pace, the patience involved. The dough takes …

Springerle cookies are a Christmas cookie from the Alsace-Lorraine area of France, and into Germany and Switzerland. I’d seen pictures of them before but never made them, and after being tempted into purchasing one of the cookie molds at a Christmas market at Freiburg, it was time. Now the complicated part for these cookies doesn’t

Cookie recipes for use with wooden molds and stamps: Meringue springerle, Orange-Chocolate, Anise, Speculaas, Scottish Shortbread cookies, Fancy gingerbread cookies, Use of cookie stamps, Preventing sticking, Use and cleaning of wooden molds.

These famous German anise-flavored cookies go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations!

Well, I wouldn't have guessed it, but after a week of being on vacation with nary a cookie in sight, I was overjoyed to return to work (aka Cookie Connection ) on Wednesday, and to be inundated with all of your fabulous creations! I couldn't...

Classic Springerle with Lebkuchen Spice

Springerle cookies have been called "too pretty to eat". But don't let that stop you. Enjoy these springerle tips, history and recipe.