Springerle Cookies
A terrific recipe for beautiful Springerle Cookies. Exquisite cookies that look like pieces of art on the plate.
I love the look of Springerle Cookies. Springerle Cookie Molds are true works of art! The craftsmanship that goes into every detail of the mold is exquisite. Springerle Cookies are not quick and easy cookies to make, but the time you take is rewarded with cookies that everyone will rave about.
Springerle cookies are great to make for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or a very special baked gift.
Springerle Cookies
These beautiful cookies are made with a great Springerle cookie dough and gorgeous cookie molds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- 6 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 lbs powdered sugar 6 cups
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cardamom
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 8 cups sifted cake flour
Instructions
- Dissolve baking powder in milk and set aside.
- With whisk attachment beat eggs until thick and are a lemon colour (about 15 minutes)
- Slowly beat in powdered sugar, mix well.
- Next beat in softened butter, combine well.
- Add baking powder and milk, salt, cardamom and orange zest.
- Change to paddle attachment, and gradually beat in flour (as much as you can with mixer)
- On floured surface knead in remaining flour to make a stiff dough that is not sticky.
- Divide into 4 pieces and wrap in plastic wrap.
- On well floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to 1/4 - 3/8 inch thickness.
- With pastry brush dust flour into cookie mould as well as top of dough.
- Press mold firmly into dough, then gently remove cookie mold.
- Using a roller cutter or knife cut out shape.
- Place cookies on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Leave stand uncovered for 20-24 hours to dry before baking.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes or just until bottom starts to brown.
- Makes 4- 6 dozen depending on cookie mold size.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Nini's Perfection Springerle Cookies from House on the Hill
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They are a great little cookie to have with a cup of tea.
Chris, thank you so much, they are a great little cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea.
I wanted to make cookies with my Springerle molds, but didn’t have baker’s ammonia, and I was concerned that not everyone would like anise flavor. I found your recipe and I’m so glad I tried it! My parents and sister really loved these cookies! I was afraid they wouldn’t turn out because I was recovering from COVID, and I didn’t have the strength to kneed the dough, so I ended up using the bread mixer; they turned out beautifully!
So glad the cookies turned out for you!
You have inspired me to use my Step Father’s Springerle mold. I have had it for 10 years, and have been intimidated by it. I will try these soon, maybe for Easter. Thanks for the beautiful recipe!
You are so lucky to have an old cookie mold. I’d love to see a photo of the cookies once you bake them.
were I can find this cookie molds
Hi Benjamin, I ordered mine from House on the Hill
Will these cookies work in a shortbread mold? Brush mold and cookie with what?
Hi Mark, yes these should work fine in a shortbread mold, thanks for catching that; dust with the cake flour 🙂
I have a sprinerle rolling pin. Haven’t made these in years. Must try your recipe! Love your site here, Laureen. You do a fabulous job with showcasing your baking and cooking. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Lissa, so kind of you.
Springerlie cookies have anise & lemon zest……
Mine don’t
Non-traditional, for sure … like Chocolate Chip Cookies without the chocolate chips. Very pretty.
Do I refrigerate the dough?
Hi Laura, no you do not refrigerate.
Hi I am looking for a good recipe to make with my rolling pins that are supposed to leave a imprint. The company that I ordered my rolling pins from said that you could use any sugar cookie recipe but mine didn’t work. Do you have any suggestions?
Kim
Hi Kim, I bought one of those rolling pins as well. Still haven’t used it, but this Springerle cookie recipe should work well and I’m going to try it with my Best Ever Sugar Cookie recipe.