Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies) Recipe

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Gewuerzplaetzchen (Traditional German Spice Cookies)
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl knead butter, sugar and vanilla sugar with the dough hooks of your electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk.
  2. In a second bowl mix flour, ground almonds, baking powder and spices.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and knead into a smooth dough. You might have to get your hands in to finish the job. ;).
  4. Form into a log of 30 cm/ 11 inches length and wrap in cling film. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Slice log into 5 mm/0.2 inch thick slices.
  6. Place on a paper lined baking sheet and press one almond into the middle of each cookie.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for about 12 minutes or slightly browned around the edges.
  8. Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. These will keep for about 3 weeks in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 7349.4 Kcal (30770 kJ)
Calories from fat 5829.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 647.69g 996%
Cholesterol 61.45mg 20%
Sodium 818.97mg 34%
Potassium 7824.22mg 166%
Total Carbs 270.01g 90%
Sugars 78.62g 314%
Dietary Fiber 120.26g 481%
Protein 249.38g 499%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 36.8mg 205%
Calcium 2883.7mg 288%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 578.13 Kcal (2421 kJ)
Calories from fat 458.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.95g 996%
Cholesterol 4.83mg 20%
Sodium 64.42mg 34%
Potassium 615.48mg 166%
Total Carbs 21.24g 90%
Sugars 6.18g 314%
Dietary Fiber 9.46g 481%
Protein 19.62g 499%
Iron 2.9mg 205%
Calcium 226.8mg 288%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 200.2
    Points
  • 209
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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