A terrific recipe for beautiful Springerle Cookies. Exquisite cookies that look like pieces of art on the plate.
I love the look of Springerle Cookies.  Springerle Cookie Molds are true works of art! The craftsmanship that goes into every detail of the mold is exquisite. Springerle Cookies  are not quick and easy cookies to make, but the time you take is rewarded with cookies that everyone will rave about.
Springerle cookies are great to make for Christmas, Valentine's Day or a very special baked gift.
Springerle Cookies
These beautiful cookies are made with a great Springerle cookie dough and gorgeous cookie molds.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 6 eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ lbs powdered sugar 6 cups
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 8 cups sifted cake flour
Instructions
- Dissolve baking powder in milk and set aside.
- With whisk attachment beat eggs until thick and are a lemon colour (about 15 minutes)
- Slowly beat in powdered sugar, mix well.
- Next beat in softened butter, combine well.
- Add baking powder and milk, salt, cardamom and orange zest.
- Change to paddle attachment, and gradually beat in flour (as much as you can with mixer)
- On floured surface knead in remaining flour to make a stiff dough that is not sticky.
- Divide into 4 pieces and wrap in plastic wrap.
- On well floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to ¼ - ⅜ inch thickness.
- With pastry brush dust flour into cookie mould as well as top of dough.
- Press mold firmly into dough, then gently remove cookie mold.
- Using a roller cutter or knife cut out shape.
- Place cookies on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Leave stand uncovered for 20-24 hours to dry before baking.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes or just until bottom starts to brown.
- Makes 4- 6 dozen depending on cookie mold size.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Nini's Perfection Springerle Cookies from House on the Hill
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Laureen King says
They are a great little cookie to have with a cup of tea.
Laureen King says
Chris, thank you so much, they are a great little cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea.
Theresa Little says
I wanted to make cookies with my Springerle molds, but didn't have baker's ammonia, and I was concerned that not everyone would like anise flavor. I found your recipe and I'm so glad I tried it! My parents and sister really loved these cookies! I was afraid they wouldn't turn out because I was recovering from COVID, and I didn't have the strength to kneed the dough, so I ended up using the bread mixer; they turned out beautifully!
Laureen King says
So glad the cookies turned out for you!
Anonymous says
You have inspired me to use my Step Father's Springerle mold. I have had it for 10 years, and have been intimidated by it. I will try these soon, maybe for Easter. Thanks for the beautiful recipe!
Laureen King says
You are so lucky to have an old cookie mold. I'd love to see a photo of the cookies once you bake them.
Benjamin Vener-Shaw says
were I can find this cookie molds
Laureen King says
Hi Benjamin, I ordered mine from House on the Hill
Mark Wasemiller says
Will these cookies work in a shortbread mold? Brush mold and cookie with what?
Laureen King says
Hi Mark, yes these should work fine in a shortbread mold, thanks for catching that; dust with the cake flour 🙂
Lissa Forbes says
I have a sprinerle rolling pin. Haven't made these in years. Must try your recipe! Love your site here, Laureen. You do a fabulous job with showcasing your baking and cooking. Thanks for sharing.
Laureen King says
Thank you Lissa, so kind of you.
Jan says
Springerlie cookies have anise & lemon zest......
Laureen King says
Mine don't
Louise says
Non-traditional, for sure ... like Chocolate Chip Cookies without the chocolate chips. Very pretty.
Laura says
Do I refrigerate the dough?
Laureen King says
Hi Laura, no you do not refrigerate.
Kim says
Hi I am looking for a good recipe to make with my rolling pins that are supposed to leave a imprint. The company that I ordered my rolling pins from said that you could use any sugar cookie recipe but mine didn’t work. Do you have any suggestions?
Kim
Laureen King says
Hi Kim, I bought one of those rolling pins as well. Still haven't used it, but this Springerle cookie recipe should work well and I'm going to try it with my Best Ever Sugar Cookie recipe.