Description
Magenbrot, a soft and spicy German Christmas cookie, is like a warm hug on a chilly winter day, evoking feelings of warmth and coziness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and spices, mixing well.
- Sift together flour and baking soda before gradually adding to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape the dough into soft rounds and place them on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool before storing or serving.
Notes
Store Magenbrot in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg