These are from a 125 year old German recipe. Tricky to make but worth the effort. This recipe has been in my family for 65 years. Some measures are not shown in the original, nor is the oven temperature....
Author: Esther
Springerle recipe from Germany. The best! This recipe has been used in my family for at least 6 generations. The results more than make up for the long, labor-intensive prep and proofing process. There...
Author: Mark McLane
I brought this recipe over from Germany almost 20 years ago. It has molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey and brown sugar in it. This is one of my favorite memories of Germany at Christmastime.
Author: Allrecipes Member
Zwetschgendatschi is a classic German plum sheet cake from Bavaria - a short crust pastry, topped with Italian plums. It is traditionally served with vanilla sugar-sweetened whipped cream.
Author: barbara
These German Christmas cookies are similar to shortbread and we bake them every year in December. The recipe makes a pretty large amount and they are pretty quick to make, since you only have to cut the...
Author: Marianne
Soft at first, these cookies harden into 'dunkers' after about 3 weeks. (Yes, they keep a long time!) They need a mold for the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cookie, but I bet that they can be made by...
Author: Allrecipes Member
Made with hard-boiled eggs! Often a Christmas cookie but good any time.
Author: Rosina
Made with hard-boiled eggs! Often a Christmas cookie but good any time.
Author: Rosina
Made with hard-boiled eggs! Often a Christmas cookie but good any time.
Author: Rosina
Krautkrapfen is a recipe from Bavaria/Germany: crullers from noodle dough filled with sauerkraut and bacon.
Author: Schokolinda
I made a family cookbook for my German grandmother's 100 birthday. Relatives from her 11 brothers and sisters sent the recipes and I believe this one is the oldest.
Author: Barbara
I made a family cookbook for my German grandmother's 100 birthday. Relatives from her 11 brothers and sisters sent the recipes and I believe this one is the oldest.
Author: Barbara
This recipe is the most genuine, using hartshorn (baker's ammonia) as the leavening agent to add crispness. Baking powder can be used as an alternative. Store them in an airtight container for a week before...
Author: Heide F
This German Christmas cookie recipe comes from my college's much-loved German language resident. She hung them up on the walls as Christmas decorations, and we used to sneak them off to eat during class....
Author: Sinopa2
This is a very popular German cake recipe with cherries, vanilla custard, and chocolate! The Donau is a river, and Welle is the German word for wave.
Author: snowflake
This is a rather complicated recipe so I only make it at Christmastime. But it is delicious and worth the effort. Also great with coffee.
Author: THREADS321
This is a rather complicated recipe so I only make it at Christmastime. But it is delicious and worth the effort. Also great with coffee.
Author: THREADS321
Zwetschgendatschi is a classic German plum sheet cake from Bavaria - a short crust pastry, topped with Italian plums. It is traditionally served with vanilla sugar-sweetened whipped cream.
Author: barbara
The honey topping was called 'bienstich' by the German bakers who invented it, probably because of its sweetness.
Author: Kevin Ryan
Layered and baked cheddar brats and sauerkraut, with mustard and brown sugar sauce, topped with crispy french fries.
Author: paticu
Layered and baked cheddar brats and sauerkraut, with mustard and brown sugar sauce, topped with crispy french fries.
Author: paticu
Layered and baked cheddar brats and sauerkraut, with mustard and brown sugar sauce, topped with crispy french fries.
Author: paticu
In my family, we call this simple stove top recipe for chicken Chicken Pot Pie. It is not very pie like, but a very classic German/Amish dish. This is one of my very favorites, I learned to make it with...
Author: IamPatSajak
This new variation of the typical German roulade is called a 'Vogelsberger Rolle.'
Author: anjamizner
This new variation of the typical German roulade is called a 'Vogelsberger Rolle.'
Author: anjamizner
This new variation of the typical German roulade is called a 'Vogelsberger Rolle.'
Author: anjamizner
This new variation of the typical German roulade is called a 'Vogelsberger Rolle.'
Author: anjamizner
Rice pudding cake is my husband's favorite German dessert! Serve with homemade whipped cream.
Author: brandy
I recently needed a recipe for raspberry vinegar and as I had a bowl of raspberries in the house, I thought it couldn't be that hard to make it myself. The result is great and I'm looking forward to my...
Author: gartenfee
A true German/Polish dish that is simply 'Delish'! I sometimes use Swiss cheese in place of the Cheddar, which is a good switch as well! This is a casserole that is very inexpensive, simple and quick to...
Author: JustJen
Rouladen is a German dish that is made by wrapping thin slices of beef around a mixture of onion, pickle and bacon and then braised. In this recipe, which my German friend makes, the more traditional filling...
Author: MICHELLE0011
Mmmm!! This German dessert is my boyfriend's and my favourite!! It is bread like with a sugary-almond crunchy crust and a vanilla pudding filling! MUST TRY!
Author: Allrecipes
This roasted half chicken is inspired by Brathähnchen, commonly served in Bavarian biergartens, small shops, and food carts. You can serve this oven-roasted chicken with many side dishes, but favorites...
Author: Doc Simonson
Delightful coffee cake topped with various fruits. My family prefers prunes but it can be made with apricots, cherries, etc.
Author: Brent Daley
According to lore, this recipe finds its origins in the cookbook of one Philippina Welser, authored in 1545 in Augsburg, Germany. The 20-year-old woman, a commoner, placed her cookbook in her dowry when...
Author: THELASTBARON
These are some spicy little guys. This cookie is traditionally served with black coffee.
Author: Allrecipes Member
Duck is one of the traditional meals for Christmas or other special occasions in Germany. I often make it in the fall or winter when I have guests over. The duck needs to marinate for at least 12 hours...
Author: barbara
This recipe is one of my family's favorites. It's similar to a cheesecake but much better. I get many requests for the recipe.
Author: melissa5
This is the plum cake or tart that my Grossmutter made. It is delicious, and any fruit can be substituted for the plums. Therefore it is a seasonally great! It's a Southern German dessert from the Zweibrucken...
Author: Shanda
These German coconut cookies (Kokosmakronen) are one of the most popular German Christmas cookies and use three ingredients. They are gluten free, lactose free, and very easy to make. Store in airtight...
Author: vewohl
These German coconut cookies (Kokosmakronen) are one of the most popular German Christmas cookies and use three ingredients. They are gluten free, lactose free, and very easy to make. Store in airtight...
Author: vewohl
The original hamburger, these are served like a flattened meatball with some steamed string beans and salad. I also like to use this recipe to make Swedish meatballs (but omit the paprika). My Aunt in...
Author: Amy
This German noodle recipe combines ham, Swiss cheese, cream, and tomato paste.
Author: elvishmaniac