Ginger-Vanilla Christmas Cookies (Ingwer-Vanille-Spekulatius)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Ginger-Vanilla Christmas Cookies recipe for your holiday season
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Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 1/2 ounces butter
4 1/2 ounces sugar
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 vanilla bean ( about 4 inches long )
1 small egg ( about 2 to 2.5 oz )
3 ounces candied ginger
10 1/2 ounces flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
95
Sugar
7g
Fat
4g
Ginger-Vanilla Christmas Cookies or Ingwer-Vanille-Spekulatius are traditional German cookies that are enjoyed during the Christmas season. These flavorful cookies are made with a blend of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom and are studded with chunks of sweet, chewy candied ginger. The use of a vanilla bean gives the recipe a rich and aromatic vanilla flavor that perfectly complements the spiciness of the ginger. These cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holidays and would make a great addition to any cookie exchange.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
3.Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg to the butter-sugar mixture.
4.Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the butter mixture along with the egg and beat well again.
5.Stir in the chopped candied ginger, then add the flour and mix everything together until you have a smooth dough.
6.Roll the dough out onto a floured surface until 1/8-1/4 inch thick, use cookie cutters shape the cookies and place them onto a baking sheet.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown in colour.
8.Remove the cookies from the oven, leave to cool for a few minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack and leave them to cool completely.

PROS

The ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom give these cookies a distinctly warm and festive flavor.
Perfect for the holidays!

CONS

Cookies are high in sugar and calories, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help prevent chronic diseases. Cinnamon has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in blood sugar control. Cardamom may help with digestive health and can help lower blood pressure.

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