Springerle VI
Springerle VI might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 75 calories. This dairy free recipe serves 48. Head to the store and pick up anise extract, baking powder, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 13 hours.
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Stir in the anise extract. Sift together the flour and baking powder; fold into the egg mixture. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Divide dough into 3 parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Flour a springerle mold or rolling pin, and press the design into the dough.
Cut apart the cookies and place them 1 inch apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover with a towel and let stand overnight.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Dust excess flour from cookies.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.