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german christmas food recipes comforting dishes

5 German Christmas Food Recipes for Cozy Holiday Cheer


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional German Christmas recipes that bring warmth and comfort during the holiday season. These dishes are rich in flavor and perfect for festive gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g flour
  • 250g butter
  • 150g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100g ground almonds
  • 100g raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix flour, butter, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. Add eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, then knead into dough.
  4. Fold in ground almonds and raisins.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Notes

  • Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling.
  • Store in an airtight container for freshness.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: German Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats