German Christmas Cookies
German Christmas cookies, or Weihnachtsplätzchen, fill the holiday plate from Advent to New Year: spiced Spekulatius, layered Dominosteine, almond Zimtsterne, buttery Vanillekipferl and chocolate Printen. We carry them from Lambertz, Wicklein, Coppenrath, Schulte and Haeberlein-Metzger, including assorted holiday boxes, shipped across the USA from New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular German Christmas cookies?
Favorites include Lebkuchen, Pfeffernüsse, Spekulatius, Dominosteine, Zimtsterne, Vanillekipferl and Printen. Most German families serve a mix of these on a cookie plate throughout Advent.
What are Dominosteine?
Dominosteine are bite-sized German Christmas sweets with three layers, usually Lebkuchen, fruit jelly and marzipan, all coated in chocolate. They are named for their shape, which resembles a domino tile.
What is the difference between Spekulatius and speculoos?
Both are thin spiced cookies from the same tradition. German Spekulatius are pressed with decorative wooden molds and often include almonds, while speculoos usually refers to the caramelized Belgian and Dutch style.
What does Weihnachtsplätzchen mean?
Weihnachtsplätzchen means Christmas cookies in German. The word covers all small cookies baked or bought for the holiday season, from Zimtsterne to Vanillekipferl.
Ingredients & nutritional facts
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