Ingredients
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250 g ground hazelnut
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500 g flour
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250 g unsalted butter
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250 g sugar
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2 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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250 g dark chocolate
Directions
German Spritz Cookies
known as Spritzgebäck are a classic butter cookie and very popular in Germany. They are made of butter, sugar, eggs, flour. In this recipe, I use ground hazelnut to give a nutty taste. The cookies are crisp and buttery. The German word spritzen means to squirt in English. As the name implies, these cookies are made and shape by pushing the dough through a meat grinder with cookie attachment or using a piping nozzle. Spritzgebäck is often served during Christmas season, but they can be enjoyed also all year round. Find more Christmas cookies recipes here
Note :
- This recipe can make up to 150 cookies.
- They can be store up to 3 weeks.
Steps
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1
Done
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and creamy, for about 3 minutes |
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2
Done
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Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually add flour, ground hazelnut, and baking powder. |
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3
Done
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Put the dough into the meat grinder with cookie attachment and insert the star shape. |
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4
Done
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Form the cookies with desired shapes on prepared baking sheets. I let my cookies have straight shape. |
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5
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Melt the dark chocolate. Brush half cookies with the melted chocolate. |
