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Introducing Schwowebredele, the delightful little cookies that dance on the fine line between tradition and whimsy! Originating from the heart of Germany, these sweet treats are not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors, thanks to the rich brown sugar, buttery goodness, and a hint of cinnamon that wafts through the air like a warm hug. Legend has it that these cookies were first made to impress the local baker’s cat, who was notoriously picky about pastries. So, if you want to charm not just your guests but also the most discerning feline, give this recipe a whirl! Serve them at your next gathering and watch as they vanish faster than you can say 'Schwowebredele!'
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Butter
- 75 g Icing sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
Dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55 in the food processor bowl.
- Cut into small pieces, and add 125 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Add 75 g of icing sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little cold Water, one teaspoon at a time, until it comes together.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Flatten the dough into a disc.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Shaping and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 170°C.
- Line baking sheets with baking paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 3-4 mm thickness.
- Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from the dough.
- Place the star-shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Cook in the oven at 170°C during 8min.
- Bake until the edges are lightly golden (8-10 minutes).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.



