Spitzbuben

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 11

Buttery and sweet homemade Spitzbuben cookies filled with fruit preserves and dusted with sugar

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

Fat

10g

Spitzbuben are a classic German Christmas cookie that are enjoyed year-round. They are known for their buttery and crumbly texture and are traditionally filled with raspberry jam. These homemade cookies are perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday cookie tray or for enjoying as a simple dessert or snack. The name Spitzbuben translates to 'rascals' or 'rogues', which is thought to reference their mischievous shape as they are often cut into stars or other playful designs.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until smooth.
3.	Add egg white and mix well.
4.	Gradually add flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.
5.	Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
6.	Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.
7.	Cool cookies completely.
8.	Spread fruit preserves on half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
9.	Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

PROS

Buttery and sweet cookies that are perfect for dessert or a snack.
Can be filled with any flavor of fruit preserves for variety.
Easy to customize with different cookie cutter shapes.

CONS

Can be time-consuming to make as the dough needs to be rolled out and cut into shapes.
May not be suitable for those with a gluten intolerance as it contains all-purpose flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Spitzbuben cookies are not a health food, they can be enjoyed in moderation as a sweet treat. The fruit preserves add some nutritional value in the form of vitamins and minerals.

	1 1/8 cups butter
	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
	1 pinch salt
	1 egg white
	3 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
	1 cup fruit preserves , any flavor
	1/3 cup confectioners ' sugar for decoration