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Serving Size : 82 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 lg Eggs
2 c Sugar
1 ts Anise extract
4 1/2 c Cake flour -- sifted
These cookies are made with a special rolling pin or cookie
cutters.
Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat
for 15 minutes. Do not underbeat. Fold in anise extract and flour.
Roll dough 3/8" thick. Thoroughly flour springerle mold or rolling
pin. Press molds firmly to dough. Cut cookies apart and place on
greased and floured cookie sheet. Let dry overnight at room
temperature, covered with paper towels, or uncovered. Preheat oven
to 375°F. Place cookies in oven and immediately reduce temperature
to 300°F. Bake for 15 minutes. Cookies should not brown. Store
cookies 2 to 3 weeks to mellow flavor. These cookies are very hard
and may be used for dunking in coffee, tea, or cocoa. For
Christmas, paint designs with egg yolk colored with food coloring.
