A few years ago, I started making simple Truffles around the Holidays as little gifts and to help corners of my Bunter Teller. Making these rich (and I mean REALLY RICH) Spekulatius Truffles doesn’t take that long, and it’s easy to find helpers since everyone loves playing with the chocolate. You can even get the little ones in your world…
Category: German Christmas Treats to Make
Gebrannte Mandeln- German Roasted Almonds Recipe
Visit any German Christmas Market, German Fest, or Fair, and you will smell the sugary, cinnamon, nutty scent of Gebrannte Mandeln. I’m certain they waft the smell around to lure you in (and it works). Grab a bag to munch as you shop—Crunchy, sweet, nutty, and so very delicious. But there is no reason to wait until your next visit…
German Rum Balls Recipe- a Holiday Indulgence
Rumkugeln, or German Rum Balls, have always been my favorites. Just the smell makes me weak in the knees! When I was a child, my mother only made them at Christmas—just one batch. And I would watch and wait for the chance to lick the bowl and the spoon. (I think part of the appeal was the Rum… we all…
Where to buy Lebkuchen Online- Order German Lebkuchen for Christmas
Every year, I bake a lot, but I still place an order for the delicious German Lebkuchen that my family craves at Christmastime. Baking isn’t difficult, but honestly, the most challenging thing about buying Lebkuchen is choosing which varieties to order. (We hold long discussions about it in our family) The selection of types and flavors is almost overwhelming! So,…
My Vanillekipferl Recipe- A Favorite German Christmas Cookie
Vanillakipferl or Vanilla Crescents generally aren’t the first cookie people think of when searching for a traditional German Christmas cookie recipe. It’s not spiced like a Lebkuchen or topped jam like Spitzbuben. Instead, the recipe is an excellent example of how a few simple ingredients can come together to make flavorful magic. These rich and delicious cookies are made from…
Where to Order Your Favorite German Christmas Chocolates
I grew up with German Christmas Chocolates. That smooth, rich, delicious taste that melts on my tongue. Mmmmmmmm. When I was a child, my opa would send care packages from Germany at Christmas and again on our Birthdays—large packages wrapped in brown paper tied with string. When you opened the packages, the smell… I still remember the smell… it smelled…