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    Home » Recipes » German Christmas Cookies

    German Caramel Candy Cookies

    Published: Nov 9, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · Leave a Comment

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    If you love the combination of crunchy caramel and a soft, tender butter cookie, you need to give this recipe a try. 

    German Caramel Cookies

    These cookies are made with the famous “Werther`s Original” caramel candy. They are a special treat for Christmas and all year long.

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    How is Caramel called in German?

    Caramel is called "Karamell".

    How to pronounce "Karamell"?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Karamell" in German.

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    How to make German Caramel Candy Cookies Video Tutorial

    Authentic German Caramel Candy Cookie Recipe

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    German Caramel Candy Cookies

    Angela Schofield
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Rest 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 22 mins
    Course Cookie
    Cuisine German
    Servings 40 Cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sticks 1 cup butter
    • 3 cups flour
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 5 oz. caramel hard candy i.e. Werthers

    Topping

    • 4 tbsp. sugar
    • 1 egg

    Instructions
     

    • Cut butter into ¼-inch cubes.
    • Add flour, sugar, salt, eggs, and butter into a large bowl.
    • Crush butterscotch candy in a blender, or add to a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin.
    • Set ¼ cup of the crushed candy aside and add the rest to the bowl.
    • Knead all ingredients to a smooth dough.
    • Shape dough into two logs of 1-inch diameter.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
    • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
    • Cut the logs into ¼-inch slices and place them on the baking sheets.
    • Combine 4 tbsp. of sugar with the remaining crushed candy.
    • Brush the cookies with egg white and sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
    • Bake for about 12-14 min. and let cool on baking sheets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams
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