Springerli

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11

Classic Swiss Springerli recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

13 hr 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

20g

Fat

The Springerli is a traditional Swiss cookie often enjoyed during Christmas and other special occasions. Its unique combination of anise seeds and sugar offers a delightful taste and crunch. Creating just the right texture takes time and patience, but the final product is well worth the wait. The best way to enjoy these cookies is with a hot drink, sitting in front of a cozy fire, surrounded by loved ones.

Instructions

1.	Whisk eggs and sugar together until fully combined.
2.	Add in anise oil and seeds, mixing well.
3.	Sift flour into the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4.	Roll out the dough to around 1 cm thickness and use a Springerli mold to make the desired shape.
5.	Leave the dough to dry for 12 hours or overnight.
6.	Preheat the oven to 120°C and bake the Springerli until firm, around 20 to 25 minutes.

PROS

The Springerli is a unique cookie with a wonderful aroma and flavor.

The long drying time helps to create a crispy, crunchy texture and the anise seeds and oil provide a refreshing taste.

CONS

The dough can be challenging to work with and requires a Springerli mold to create the classic shape.

The overnight drying time may also make the recipe a bit more complicated to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Springerli is not the healthiest cookie choice due to its sugar content and caloric value.
However, the anise seeds have a number of health benefits, including aiding in digestion and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

	4 eggs
	2 1/4 cups sugar
	4 cups flour
	3 teaspoons anise seed
	2 teaspoons anise oil