Description
Indulge in the festive delight of German Stollen Cookies, a delightful twist on the traditional holiday treat. These bite-sized cookies feature a rich blend of dried fruits and aromatic spices, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones. With their chewy texture and sweet, nutty flavor from ground almonds, they capture the essence of classic stollen while being conveniently portable. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz raisins (or sultanas)
- 5 oz dried red currants
- ½ cup whole milk (lukewarm)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 tsp Christmas spice mix (or pumpkin spice mix)
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz candied citrus peel
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Plump the fruits: Soak raisins and currants in boiling water until softened.
- Activate the yeast: Combine lukewarm milk, yeast, and a tablespoon of sugar; let froth for about 5–10 minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flour, ground almonds, spice mix, and remaining sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add activated yeast mixture, softened butter, vanilla extract, and eggs to dry ingredients; combine for a smooth dough.
- Incorporate fruits: Drain soaked fruits and stir them along with candied citrus peel into the dough.
- Knead: Knead until smooth and elastic; let rise in a warm place covered for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape cookies: Roll dough into balls weighing about 2 ounces each; space them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Cook for 15–20 minutes until golden brown; cool on wire rack.
- Coat with sugar: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg