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Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice

Name: Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 200.000 g hazelnuts (roasted and ground); 150.000 g plain flour; 120.000 g butter (room temperature); 80.000 g brown sugar; 1.000 Stück medium egg; 2.000 EL honey; 1.000 TL gingerbread spice mix; 1.000 TL orange zest (finely grated); 1.000 Prise pinch salt; 100.000 g icing sugar (for glaze); 3.000 EL fresh orange juice

⚠ Gluten ⚠ Nuts ⚠ Milk ⚠ Eggs

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Crispy hazelnut cookies with warm gingerbread spice and fresh orange zest. These delicate Swiss Christmas cookies combine roasted hazelnuts with aromatic winter spices and a hint of orange.

Contains the following allergens:

Gluten Nuts Milk Eggs

Preparation

45 min.

Baking Time

25 min.

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Instructions

Toast hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool completely, then grind finely in a food processor, being careful not to turn into paste.

Cream butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, honey, gingerbread spice, and orange zest. Mix flour, ground hazelnuts, and salt together, then fold into butter mixture to form a smooth dough.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This makes the dough easier to handle and allows flavors to develop.

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F). Roll dough 3-4mm thick and cut into 6cm rounds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Sift icing sugar and mix with orange juice to make a thick glaze. Brush or drizzle over warm cookies. Cool completely before serving.

Ingredients

12 Servings

hazelnuts (roasted and ground) 200 g
plain flour 150 g
butter (room temperature) 120 g
brown sugar 80 g
medium egg 1 Stück
honey 2 EL
gingerbread spice mix 1 TL
orange zest (finely grated) 1 TL
pinch salt 1 Prise
icing sugar (for glaze) 100 g
fresh orange juice 3 EL

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice make?

The recipe Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice?

Preparation takes about 45 minutes and baking about 25 minutes – roughly 130 minutes in total.

How long does Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice keep?

Winter Hazelnut Orange Cookies with Gingerbread Spice tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.