12 german christmas cookies Recipes

almond halve, plus, peeled almond halves, almond halves, reserved for decoration, prepared marzipan , plus, prepared marzipan (a prepared almond paste usually packaged in logs, available in specialty food stores), rose water, powdered sugar, eggs, flour

eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon rind, candied citron peel, minced, candied orange peel, minced, unblanched almonds, ground, powdered sugar, almond extract, water (more as needed)

all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, anise seed, ground, anise seed, crushed

unsalted butter (softened ), sugar, egg, egg yolk, ground almonds (blanched ), drops bitter almond oil (see note ), all-purpose flour, baking powder

unsalted butter, sugar, egg yolks, orange , rind of, grated, nutmeg, vanilla, brandy, flour, egg white, candy sprinkles or almonds or brown sugar, for decorations

flour, ground almonds, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, powdered sugar

cold butter, pastry flour, sugar, salt, egg, flour, for rolling, butter, vanilla beans, powdered sugar, quince jelly

raisins, finely chopped (i use golden ), dark rum (i use myers), softened butter, sugar, dark brown sugar , packed, light cream, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground aniseed, semisweet chocolate , mini-chips

honey, molasses, brown sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon rind, grated, flour , sifted, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, citron, chopped, nuts, chopped, whole blanched almond, sugar, water, sugar

butter, shortening, brown sugar, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, hot tap water, pitted dates, cut into thirds, candied cherries, halved, diced candied pineapple, toasted pecans, blanched almond, brazil nut, cut in thirds