Magenbrot German Christmas Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats to Savor
Magenbrot, traditional German Christmas cookies, are deliciously spiced and perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams honey
- 150 grams sugar
- 100 grams butter
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 100 grams almond slices
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine honey, sugar, and butter. Heat until melted and mixed.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Add the honey mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in almond slices.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add candied orange peel or a touch of brandy.
- Ensure the cookies are not overbaked for a chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg