Nuremberg

0 min
hard
17 ingredients

Nuremberg

Nürnberger is a traditional German dessert originating from the city of Nuremberg, famous for its Christmas sweets and spiced bakery specialties. This recipe is especially associated with winter and December festivities.

In different Latin American countries, although the original name is usually kept, some similar variants or interpretations can be found with names like "spiced cookies" or "spice bread." These sweets share common characteristics in their ingredients, especially warm spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg that give them that very characteristic flavor.

The richness of these cookies lies in the mixture of honey, spices, and nuts, which create an intense and aromatic flavor. Furthermore, their origin in Nuremberg gives them a special prestige, making them a culinary icon of the region and a delight for those who enjoy traditional baking.

How to Prepare Nurnberger

Heat the honey until it boils in a saucepan.

Let it cool.

Incorporate the sugar, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Mix the flour, baking soda, and spices.

Incorporate into the honey mixture.

Add the candied citron and the walnuts.

Refrigerate wrapped in plastic overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Form 2.5 cm balls and flatten them.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Press almond halves into the cookies and a glazed cherry slice in the center.

Bake until firm, 10-12 minutes.

Glaze while still warm.

Glaze: mix the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

Store in an airtight container and let rest.

Ingredients: Honey, Egg, Lemon Juice, Brown Sugar, Lemon Zest, Flour, Baking Soda, Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Allspice, Candied Citron, Walnuts, Glazed Cherry, Blanched Almond, Powdered Sugar, Rum.

Nurnberger

Ingredients (17)

  • Honey
  • Egg
  • Lemon Juice
  • Brown Sugar
  • Lemon Zest
  • Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Nutmeg
  • Clove
  • Cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • Citron
  • Walnuts
  • Glacé Cherry
  • Blanched Almond
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Rum

Instructions (21 steps)

  1. 1 Heat the honey until boiling in a saucepan
  2. 2 Let it cool
  3. 3 Incorporate the sugar
  4. 4 egg
  5. 5 lemon juice
  6. 6 and lemon zest
  7. 7 Mix the flour
  8. 8 baking soda
  9. 9 and spices
  10. 10 Add to the honey mixture
  11. 11 Add the citron and walnuts
  12. 12 Refrigerate in plastic wrap overnight
  13. 13 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  14. 14 Form 2.5 cm balls and flatten them
  15. 15 Place on a greased baking sheet
  16. 16 Press almond halves into the cookies and a cherry slice in the center
  17. 17 Bake until firm
  18. 18 10-12 minutes
  19. 19 Glaze while still warm
  20. 20 Glaze: mix the ingredients until a smooth mixture is achieved
  21. 21 Store in an airtight container and let rest