These German spice cookies have a distinct kick from ground pepper and a hint of sweet licorice flavor thanks to the anise extract. If you can't find the extract, use 1/2 teaspoon ground anise ...

These old-fashioned German Christmas cookies, including classic favorites like pfeffernüsse and vanillekipferl, are authentic and simple to make. Each year, thousands of people from around the ...

Luisa Weiss, author of "Classic German Baking," (Ten Speed Press, 2016) says Pfeffernusse translates to "pepper nuts," a funny name for a cookie.

From sides to mains and mulled wine to holiday cookie favorites, here's what to serve on Christmas to celebrate with German flair. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more ...

German Christmas Cookies Pose Health Danger One of Germany's most popular Christmas cookies -- Cinnamon Stars -- are loaded with coumarin, a chemical that naturally occurs in cinnamon but which at ...

Place the cookies on the parchment-lined cookie sheet. Spread the remaining 1/3 egg white mixture on top of the dough. (You can use a small spoon or a pastry brush.) ...

BISMARCK - Lore Hornung recalls with fondness her childhood in Germany.The 88-year-old Jamestown woman was 10 when World War II began. She grew up in Bad Rappenau and remembers counting airplanes ...

A popular pastime around the holidays involves cookies and cookie exchanges. Whether you are a decorator, a baker or an eater, cookies make frequent appearances this time of year.

Italian Christmas Cookies, gingerbread: Google Trends shared a map with USA TODAY of uniquely searched Christmas cookies by state in 2022.

Other states opted for unique cookies, such as Missouri’s Grinch Christmas Cookie, which are green, Dr. Seuss-inspired cookies that often use a cake mix base, powdered sugar and green food coloring.

Generations of German family share Christmas cookie tradition BISMARCK - Lore Hornung recalls with fondness her childhood in Germany.The 88-year-old Jamestown woman was 10 when World War II began.