Gewurz-Knusperchen - Spice Christmas Cookies

Gewurz-Knusperchen - Spice Christmas Cookies

Prep time: 15 Min
Cook time: 12 Min
Yield: 36 cookies

Ingredients:

1 stick butter, plus 2 Tbsp
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (minus 1 Tbsp)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 cup ground hazelnut

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar until well blended. Add egg and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. A dough will form.

Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/8" thickness.

Cut with your favorite shaped cookie cutters.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 just until edges start to turn a slight brown; about 10 - 12 minutes.

Cool and decorate as desired. If using a glaze, let it dry.

Nutritional Facts:

calories: 94 kcal, carbohydrates: 11 g, cholesterol: 12 mg, fat: 5 g, fiber: 1 g, protein: 2 g, saturated fat: 2 g, sodium: 36 mg, sugar: 4 g, unsaturated fat: 3 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

Recipe courtesy of Just a Pinch.com

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