Springerle I

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup anise seed

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until very light.
  2. Add sugar and butter. Cream together until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients and combine.
  4. Knead dough until smooth ... add more flour to get a smooth dough if necessary.
  5. Cover dough and allow to chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Roll onto slightly floured board to 1/2 inch thickness. Then roll again with springerle roller to make designs. Cut at border. Sprinkle anise seed on clean tea towel and place cookies on this. Allow to stand overnight (don't cover) to dry.
  7. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  8. Cool completely. Store in tight tin container ... the longer they are stored, the more anise flavor they take up.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

613 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 30.8g 40% DV
Carbs 84.2g 31% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 25g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12414.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 529.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Calcium 1697.5mg 100% DV
Iron 13.7mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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