Virtual Cookie Exchange 2011 Dec 18th 2011, 11:01 Photo (c) by Jen Hoy Photo (c) by Jennifer McGavin German Christmas cookies are popular all over the world, and for good reason. Beautiful to look at and delicious too, they embody Old-World ideas and flavors: spices, nuts, jams, marzipan and chocolate. Jennifer McGavin, guide to German food, has put together this list of German cookie recipes for you to check out. A new favorite is sure to be among them! Photo (c) by Kyle Phillips Ricciarelli are classic orange-laced Sienese almond paste cookies that were once a Christmas delight, but are now enjoyed year-round. They closely resemble soft amaretti. In preparing ricciarelli, you will need to add the ingredients in four distinct steps, labeled in the ingredients list A through D. The recipe makes a healthy number, but don't worry: They'll go quickly. Photo (c) by Linda Larson This year make a lot of Christmas cookies! That's easier than you think with my fast and simple recipes. Christmas Cookies are all tried and true heirloom favorites. And here's a hot tip: Make the doughs for the cookies one day and refrigerate them. Then, over the next few days, shape and bake. Decorate another day, and you'll have a kitchen stuffed with cookies before you know it. | |
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