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Eisenbahner Kekse | feine Marmeladenplätzchen mit Marzipan | klassisches Weihnachtsgebäck

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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Eisenbahner Plätzchen

Cultural Context

Eisenbahner Plätzchen, or Railway Cookies, are a beloved German treat often enjoyed during festive seasons. Named for their train-like shapes, these cookies symbolize the connection and journeys of the railway. Traditionally, they are decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles, making them a favorite among children and adults alike. Today, they are popular not only in Germany but have also found their way into holiday baking traditions around the world, showcasing the joy of sharing sweet treats with loved ones.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
140g kalte Butter
1 Ei
1 Bio-Zitrone
210g Mehl
70g Puderzucker
1 Prise Salz
1 TL Vanilleextrakt
40g Sahne
350g Marzipanrohmasse
80g Puderzucker
250g rotes Johannisbeer-Gelee

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.

1

Prepare a shortcrust pastry using cold butter, egg, lemon zest, flour, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and cream.

2

Shape the dough and fill with red currant jelly.

3

Use marzipan to create the tracks on top of the cookies.

4

Pipe the jelly into the center of the cookies using a piping bag with a star and filling nozzle.

Cooking Techniques

creamingrollingcuttingbaking

Equipment Needed

OvenSpritzbeutel mit Stern- und Fülltülle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggstree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Railway Cookies
Local Name: Eisenbahner Plätzchen

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