Cookbook:Springerle

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Springerle
Category:	Cookie recipes

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 pound (3.5 C) powdered sugar, sifted
• 4.5 eggs, beat until light-colored and almost dry
• 1 t baking powder
• 1 pound flour (3–4 C)
• Anise seeds, crushed.

[edit] Procedure

1. Sift sugar. Beat eggs (this takes a long time; an electric mixer is recommended). Add the sugar to the eggs, then work in the flower. The dough is very delicate.
2. Grease several cookie sheets and scatter generously with crushed anise seeds.
3. Roll the dough gently and carefully imprint with springerle mold. Cut into pieces and transfer to baking sheets. Allow to dry overnight.
4. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

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