Muerbe Nusskringel Plätzchen
These delicate nut rings are a classic German pastry, perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams ground hazelnuts
- 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 grams dark chocolate, melted
- 50 grams crushed nuts for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, ground hazelnuts, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla bean seeds, egg yolk, and salt until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small rings and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
- Dip the cooled rings in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed nuts.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use nut extracts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 grams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Find it online: https://schlemmerplatz.de/muerbe-nusskringel-platzchen/