5 Traditional German Christmas Cookies
- Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread)
Lebkuchen are soft, moist gingerbread cookies that first originated in Franconia, Germany in the late 13th century, curated by a group of monks who worked hard to perfect the recipe. These cookies later grew in fame in Nuremberg, Germany due to the fact that this city lay on a trade route and therefore had more access to spices, including ginger.
Link to recipe (feel free to browse other options):
https://www.daringgourmet.com/traditional-nuernberger-elisenlebkuchen-german-lebkuchen
2. Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescents)
German Vanilla Crescent cookies are always a hit during the holiday season due to the pefect combination of ground nuts and powedered sugar that melt instantly in your mouth. These cookies are made with minimal ingredients, (eggs are NOT needed for this recipe) and therefore great and easy to whip up anytime.
Link to the recipe (feel free to browse other options):
https://platedcravings.com/german-christmas-baking-vanillekipferl
3. Kulleraugen/Engelsaugen (Thumbprint cookies)
These aromatic and buttery Thumbprint cookies are often a hit with beginner bakers as they are easy to make, but are definitely enjoyed by beginner, intermediate and advanced alike! These cookies are possible to make gluten free and the jam filling can easily be traded out for a chocolate filling/Nutella for a bit of a pleasant change.
Link to the recipe (feel free to browse other options):
https://www.einfachkochen.de/rezepte/engelsaugen-das-beste-rezept
4. Nussecken (Nut corners)
Nut corners are layered cookie bars with an apricot filling and a buttery hazelnut topping, dipped in chocolate. Mouthwatering just at the thought. These are great to make ahead and whip out of the freezer should unexpected company show up, or a last minute event to which you don’t want to come empty handed- these will taste fresh as ever.
Link to the recipe (feel free to browse other options):
https://platedcravings.com/nut-corners-german-nussecken
5. Spitzbuben
Spitzbuben, meaning little rascals in German, are a combination of a buttery pastry layers with fresh jelly in between to perfectly even out the nostalgic taste of an impeccable Weinachtsplätzchen.
Link to the recipe (feel free to browse other options):
https://daysofjay.com/2021/11/03/spitzbuben-german-christmas-cookies/
