Springerle are traditional German cookies from the Swabia region. They have a soft, chewy texture and a crisp outer crust, and are often decorated with intricate, beautiful designs pressed into the surface of the dough before baking.
Recipe · Cookies
Springerle (German cookies)
- 5 ingredients
- 10 steps
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 500 g powdered sugar
- 500 g wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
Step-by-step preparation
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and foamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and keep beating until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add the flour, baking powder and anise extract and mix well until the dough is smooth and even.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 140 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dust your work surface with a little flour and roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick.
- Use a wooden Springerle mold or a patterned cookie stamp to press the designs into the surface of the dough. Press firmly so the design is well defined.
- Use a round or square cutter to cut the cookies into squares or circles.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving or storing them in an airtight container.
Springerle designs vary widely and can include geometric shapes, animals, flowers and other decorative motifs. You can also flavor the cookies with other extracts, such as lemon or almond.
Springerle are a delicious traditional German cookie that has been enjoyed for generations, and a great one to bake and share with friends and family over the holidays, like Christmas or Easter. Enjoy your Springerle and surprise your loved ones with these beautiful, delicious cookies!