Belgrader Brot (German Christmas Cookies) Recipe

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Belgrader Brot (German Christmas Cookies)
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
1148
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp lemon rind
  • 2 oz candied citron peel, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water (more as needed)

Directions:

  1. Grease and flour a large baking sheet.
  2. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy.
  4. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until thickened and pale.
  5. Mix together the dry ingredients.
  6. Gradually add to egg mixture and mix until combined.
  7. Fold in lemon rind, candied fruit and almonds.
  8. This dough is soft and sticky, so either oil or wet your hands before handling.
  9. Divide dough into thirds.
  10. On the baking sheet, form the dough into three long flat loaves spaced a few inches apart to allow for spreading. If your baking sheet is large enough, it will all fit on one sheet.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
  12. While the cookies are baking, make the icing by combining the ingredients. You should have a spreadable consistency.
  13. Remove cookies from the oven and let stand a few minutes.
  14. Ice the loaves while they are still on the baking sheet.
  15. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice the loaves crosswise into approximately 1/2-3/4 inch slices. Do not wait too long before slicing, as the icing will flake off if it cools too much before you slice.
  16. Allow to cool on the baking sheet. These freeze well and keep well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1148.36 Kcal (4808 kJ)
Calories from fat 502.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.81g 86%
Cholesterol 62.74mg 21%
Sodium 1712.96mg 71%
Potassium 1767.79mg 38%
Total Carbs 148.28g 49%
Sugars 67.97g 272%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Protein 19.85g 40%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 299.4mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 439.33 Kcal (1839 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.35g 86%
Cholesterol 24mg 21%
Sodium 655.33mg 71%
Potassium 676.3mg 38%
Total Carbs 56.73g 49%
Sugars 26g 272%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 40%
Protein 7.59g 40%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 22%
Calcium 114.5mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.8
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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