Wunderschöne Eisenbahner Plätzchen #plätzchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are a healthy nut alternative with a similar texture.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and can be less expensive.

marzipan

🥗Healthier: fondant

💰Cheaper: modeling chocolate

Fondant can be a lower-calorie alternative for decoration.

Mix the flour and baking powder together.

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture to form a dough.

Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.

Prepare the marzipan topping by mixing the marzipan with egg whites and sugar if needed.

Spread the fruit filling (Johannisbeergelee) on the cookies before adding the marzipan topping.

Bake the cookies until golden.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens