German Christmas Cookies Adventsschnitten

german christmas cookies adventsschnitten

The season for German Christmas Cookies starts in the  so called “Adventszeit”, the 4 weeks before Christmas. The recipe “Adventsschnitten” or advent cookies is a delicious recipe for this time of the year. The cookies are spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and they pair…

Authentic German Pfeffernusse Recipe for the Holidays

authentic german pfeffernuesse recipe

This is an authentic German Pfeffernusse recipe as you would find in Germany. German Pfeffernusse are traditional Christmas cookies and very popular. You can find them in any bakery or supermarket in Germany. Get some German tradition into your home with this recipe. The…

German Advent Cookies with Dried Fruit

german advent cookies with dried fruit

The four weeks before Christmas are called in Germany the “Adventszeit”. Each Sunday a candle of the “Adventskranz” is lit and you would enjoy a glass of Gluhwein and some “Adventscookies”. It’s a special time where people also vis9it the Christmas markets that are…

German Lebkuchen Bites For Holidays and Christmas

lebkuchen bites

In Germany there is no Christmas without Lebkuchen.  The German Lebkuchen Bites are an alternative to the the regular gingerbread cookies. Important is the Lebkuchen spice that is a must add, like in the USA you add these spices to a pumpkin pie which…

German Almond Chocolate Holiday Cookies

german almond chocolate cookies

The recipe for the German almond chocolate cookies is quite easy, and you will not need any special ingredients. They very delicious cookies for the holidays and Christmas. Try them out and you will bake them again and again. Happy Baking! Ingredients German Almond…

Aachener Printen – German Christmas Cookie

aachener printen

The Aachener Printen Christmas cookie is a special type of gingerbread that was created 1820 in the city of Aachen. So what is a “Printe”? It comes from english “print” and dutch “prent”. Back then they used a special carved wooden model that what…

German Marzipan Cookies – Spritz Cookies

marzipan cookies

These German Marzipan cookies are excellent Christmas cookies for marzipan lovers. Marzipan is a baking ingredient and it is made out of almond paste. For these cookies we recommend to get, if possible, the German marzipan or some high quality marzipan without coloring or…

German Spritzgebaeck Cookies – Spritz Cookies for Holidays

german spritzgebaeck cookie

The German Spritzgebaeck cookies are traditional Christmas cookies in Germany. You don’t need special ingredients so  this recipe is ideal for the last minute Christmas baking. Happy Baking! Ingredients German Spritzgebaeck Cookies (about 65 pieces) 200 g powdered sugar 400 g soft butter 4…