Magenbrot – German Gingerbread Bites Recipe
These Magenbrot German gingerbread bites are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a spiced, sweet snack. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 4 dozen bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup soft butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Put all the dough ingredients into a large bowl and knead until you have a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into six equal parts. Roll each piece of dough into a 1-inch-diameter rope.
- Place 3 ropes on each baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes.
- For the glaze mix powdered sugar and the lemon juice.
- Brush the glaze on the logs immediately after taking them out of the oven.
- Cut the cookie ropes diagonally into 1-inch pieces and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Store in airtight containers or cookie tins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Magenbrot, German gingerbread, gingerbread bites, holiday baking, Christmas cookies
