Gewuerzplaetzchen Traditional German Spice Cookies

Transport your taste buds to a traditional German Christmas market with Gewuerzplaetzchen, aromatic spice cookies that epitomize holiday coziness. These classic German treats combine the warming flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, beautifully balanced with a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. With a tender, buttery texture and festive cut-out shapes, they’re perfect for holiday baking or gifting. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, these cookies fill your kitchen with the irresistible scent of seasonal spices. Serve them with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and pair with a steaming cup of tea or mulled wine for the ultimate winter indulgence. Whether you’re embracing German culinary traditions or simply seeking a new favorite holiday recipe, these Gewuerzplaetzchen are sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 125 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the honey and egg, and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes for easier handling.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thick. Use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small amount of space between each cookie.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will crisp up as they cool.

Step 7

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Optionally, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(598.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2505.2

Total Fat 117.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 496.3mg	0%
Sodium 1175.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 346.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 150.2g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 122.7mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 412.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 53.7%