German anise cookies

These famous German anise-flavored cookies go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations!

Light and delicate, these vanilla anise drop cookies are like a cross between meringues and springerle. The true marker of success with anise drop cookies is whether or not they develop “feet” or Füsschen and a top or Haubchen. During the resting, or aging, period a portion of the egg whites and sugar rises to creating a bit of a meringue-like top layer.

German Springerle cookies are traditionally flavored with anise oil or anise extract and embossed with intricate designs from wooden molds. They're crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and perfect for dunking into cocoa or tea!

Baked with the perfect combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper (or pfeffer), Pfeffernusse Cookies are my family’s favorite traditional German cookies. Bursting with warm, holiday spices, these German spice cookies are tender and warm and the best dunking cookie as they cool!

Get ready for holiday baking with Pfeffernusse cookies! 🍪✨ These German treats are packed with spices like anise and cinnamon, delivering a festive flavor punch. Perfect for your Christmas cookie tray! 🎄🌟 #Pfeffernusse #HolidayCookies #ChristmasBaking

Italian Anise Christmas Cookies Recipe Ingredients - 4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 4 large eggs - 1 teaspoon anise extract - 1 tablespoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 cup milk - Colored sprinkles (for decoration) Full Cooking Instructions on...

These mini cookies are flavored with anise and molasses and are perfect for dipping in coffee. They're a German staple that's well worth the effort!

Pfeffernusse are deliciously glazed German spice cookies that are popular during the holidays and loaded with spices, brown sugar, and honey!

Deliciously spiced German Pfeffernüsse cookies with a sweet icing are perfect for the holiday season. Make them with this simple recipe!

These Pfeffernusse (German spice cookies) are small spice cookies that are sweetened with molasses and brown sugar. Our version has an extra spicy kick from black pepper and a unique flavor from anise and cardamom. You are going to love these cookies!