Nougat Kipferl
Ingredients:
- 200g flour
- 100g ground hazelnuts
- 100g butter
- 70g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 100g nougat
- 20g cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, ground hazelnuts, butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolk.
- Knead the dough until smooth.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into crescent shapes.
- Bake the crescents for about 10-12 minutes or until they are slightly golden.
- While the crescents are baking, melt the nougat in a microwave or double boiler.
- Once the crescents are cooled, dip them halfway into the melted nougat.
- Place the dipped crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder over the dipped part of the crescents.
- Allow the nougat to cool and harden before serving.
How to Prepare:
Nougat Kipferl are delicious crescent-shaped cookies that are perfect for the holiday season. They are made with a buttery dough and filled with a rich nougat filling. The combination of flavors and textures in these cookies will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. To prepare these Nougat Kipferl, you will need basic baking ingredients such as flour, ground hazelnuts, butter, powdered sugar, and an egg yolk. The dough is mixed together and then shaped into small crescents. Once the crescents are baked, they are dipped in melted nougat and sprinkled with cocoa powder. The nougat adds a creamy and sweet flavor to the cookies, while the cocoa powder adds a subtle hint of chocolate. These Nougat Kipferl are perfect for sharing with your family and friends during the holiday season or for enjoying as a special treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Preparation Time:
Preparation time for these Nougat Kipferl is approximately 30 minutes.
Servings:
This recipe makes about 20 Nougat Kipferl.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per serving: 120
Total fat: 8g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 40mg
Total carbohydrates: 10g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 2g
Tips:
- Make sure to properly cool the crescents before dipping them in the melted nougat, as this will help the nougat adhere to the cookies.
- You can also sprinkle some crushed hazelnuts or icing sugar on top of the dipped crescents for added decoration.
- Store the Nougat Kipferl in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for several days.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use almond flour instead of ground hazelnuts?
A: Yes, you can substitute almond flour for the ground hazelnuts in this recipe. The flavor and texture of the cookies may be slightly different, but they will still be delicious.
Q: Can I freeze the Nougat Kipferl?
A: Yes, you can freeze the baked and dipped crescents for up to 1 month. Just make sure to thaw them before serving.
Q: Can I use milk chocolate instead of nougat?
A: Yes, you can use milk chocolate as a substitute for the nougat in this recipe. The flavor of the cookies will be slightly different, but still delicious.
1 - 2 - 3 Butter - Plätzchen
Ingredients:
- 100g butter
- 50g powdered sugar
- 150g flour
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, powdered sugar, and flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into different forms or use cookie cutters.
- Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until they are slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
How to Prepare:
1 - 2 - 3 Butter - Plätzchen are simple and delicious butter cookies that require only three basic ingredients – butter, powdered sugar, and flour. These cookies are perfect for baking beginners or for those who want to whip up a quick and easy treat. To prepare these cookies, you will need to mix together the butter, powdered sugar, and flour until a smooth dough forms. Then, the dough is divided into small portions and shaped into different forms or cut out using cookie cutters. The cookies are then baked until they are slightly golden. These buttery and melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. They also make a great homemade gift or party treat.
Preparation Time:
Preparation time for these 1 - 2 - 3 Butter - Plätzchen is approximately 20 minutes.
Servings:
This recipe makes about 12 - 15 cookies.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per serving: 80
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 20mg
Total carbohydrates: 6g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 1g
Tips:
- You can add some vanilla extract or lemon zest to the dough for added flavor.
- Feel free to decorate the cookies with icing or colored sugar before baking them.
- Store the 1 - 2 - 3 Butter - Plätzchen in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use margarine instead of butter?
A: Yes, you can use margarine as a substitute for butter in this recipe. However, the flavor and texture of the cookies may be slightly different.
Q: Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
A: Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for the all-purpose flour in this recipe. The cookies will have a slightly denser texture and nuttier flavor.
Q: Can I add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough?
A: Yes, you can add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
Husarenhütchen
Ingredients:
- 150g butter
- 70g powdered sugar
- 200g flour
- 100g ground almonds
- 100g cherry jam
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, powdered sugar, flour, and ground almonds until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into cone shapes.
- Make an indentation in the top of each cone and fill it with cherry jam.
- Place the cones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cones for about 15-17 minutes or until they are slightly golden.
- Allow the Husarenhütchen to cool before serving.
How to Prepare:
Husarenhütchen are delightful cone-shaped cookies filled with a sweet cherry jam. These cookies are a favorite during the holiday season and are often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. To prepare these Husarenhütchen, you will need butter, powdered sugar, flour, ground almonds, and cherry jam. The dough is mixed together until smooth and then shaped into small cones. An indentation is made in the top of each cone, and cherry jam is added as a delightful filling. The cookies are then baked until slightly golden. The combination of the buttery cookie and the sweet cherry jam creates a perfect balance of flavors. These Husarenhütchen are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a homemade gift.
Preparation Time:
Preparation time for these Husarenhütchen is approximately 35 minutes.
Servings:
This recipe makes about 20 Husarenhütchen.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per serving: 120
Total fat: 8g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 40mg
Total carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 2g
Tips:
- You can use different flavors of jam or preserves for the filling, such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry.
- If you prefer a crunchy texture, you can roll the shaped dough in chopped almonds or other nuts before baking them.
- Store the Husarenhütchen in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use a different type of nut instead of ground almonds?
A: Yes, you can use ground walnuts or ground hazelnuts instead of ground almonds in this recipe. The flavor and texture will be slightly different, but still delicious.
Q: Can I use a different type of jam for the filling?
A: Yes, feel free to use your favorite flavor of jam or preserves for the filling. Experiment with different flavors to find your favorite combination.
Q: Can I dust the Husarenhütchen with powdered sugar before serving?
A: Yes, you can sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for added decoration.
Coole Plätzchen in Würfelformat!
Ingredients:
- 200g butter
- 70g powdered sugar
- 300g flour
- 50g cocoa powder
- 100g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Place one rectangle of dough on top of the other and press them together gently.
- Cut the layered dough into small cubes.
- Place the cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cubes for about 12-15 minutes or until they are firm to the touch.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
- Remove the cubes from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Dip each cube halfway into the melted chocolate.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
How to Prepare:
These Coole Plätzchen in Würfelformat are not your ordinary cookies! They are fun and unique with their cube shape and crunchy texture. To prepare these cool cookies, you will need butter, powdered sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. The dough is made by creaming together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Then, the flour and cocoa powder are added to the mixture and combined to form a dough. The dough is divided in half, rolled into rectangles, and layered on top of each other. The layered dough is then cut into small cubes. After baking the cubes until firm, they are dipped halfway into melted dark chocolate. The chocolate adds a rich and decadent flavor to these cool cookies. You can enjoy these Coole Plätzchen in Würfelformat as a playful addition to your holiday cookie tray or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Preparation Time:
Preparation time for these Coole Plätzchen in Würfelformat is approximately 45 minutes.
Servings:
This recipe makes about 24 cubes.
