Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies)

Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies)


1. In a large bowl knead butter, sugar and vanilla sugar with the dough hooks of your electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk.

2. In a second bowl mix flour, ground almonds, baking powder and spices.

3. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and knead into a smooth dough. You might have to get your hands in to finish the job. ;).

4. Form into a log of 30 cm/ 11 inches length and wrap in cling film. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

5. Slice log into 5 mm/0.2 inch thick slices.

6. Place on a paper lined baking sheet and press one almond into the middle of each cookie.

7. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for about 12 minutes or slightly browned around the edges.

8. Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. These will keep for about 3 weeks in an airtight container.

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