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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
400 g Weizenmehl
280 g zimmerwarme Butter
100 g Puderzucker
2 Eigelbe
½ TL Vanillepulver
½ TL Zitronenabrieb
½ TL Orangenabrieb
Prise Salz
200 g Marzipan
30 g Butter auf Zimmertemp.
50 g Puderzucker
40 g Eiweiß
ca. 300 g Himbeermarmelade

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

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, mix the flour, soft butter, powdered sugar, egg yolks, vanilla powder, lemon zest, orange zest, and a pinch of salt until a dough forms.

3

Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.

4

Prepare the filling by mixing marzipan, room temperature butter, powdered sugar, and egg white until smooth.

5

Spread a layer of raspberry jam on the dough shapes, add the marzipan filling, and cover with another dough shape.

6

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

creamingrollingcuttingbaking

Equipment Needed

KüchenwaageSchneidunterlageGlasschüssel SetMini-PaletteAusrollstabAuskühlgitterSterntülle klein

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Railway Cookies
Local Name: Eisenbahner Plätzchen

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