Magenbrot - German Gingerbread Bites
Magenbrot is a German gingerbread specialty that is very popular at fairgrounds but also an amazing treat at German Christmas markets.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup soft butter
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground cloves
- ½ tsp. ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Put all the dough ingredients into a large bowl and knead until you have a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into six equal parts.Roll each piece of dough into a 1-inch-diameter rope.
- Place 3 ropes on each baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes.
- For the glaze mix powdered sugar and the lemon juice.
- Brush the glaze on the logs immediately after taking them out of the oven.
- Cut the cookie ropes diagonally into 1-inch pieces and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Store in airtight containers or cookie tins.
Nutrition
Yield: 1 CookieCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 14g