Simple German-style spelt flour cookies (Dinkelkekse), with walnuts. Coated with cinnamon and brown sugar, these wholesome cookies are shortly made from-scratch. Vegetarian & kid-friendly.
We’re making a favourite, from scratch (however tremendous straightforward) cookie recipe that my children love. In case you are a fan of from-scratch, no-fuss cookies try my recipe for Troopers Cookies (Kurabiye) (that are fairly related) and one other Vacation favorite- 5 Ingredient Greek Cookies (quaint). So good!
FUN FACTS: Spelt flour (additionally Dinkelmehl in German) is a kind of flour comprised of spelt, an historic grain that could be a relative of recent wheat. It has a barely nutty and candy taste and is commonly used as an alternative to wheat flour in baking. Spelt flour is wealthy in vitamins, together with protein, fiber, and minerals, and may be simpler to digest for some individuals in comparison with common wheat flour.
In Europe, flours are sometimes categorized by a numbering system (e.g. Kind 00, 403, 430, 500, 550, 630, and so on.) that signifies the mineral content material left after the flour is burned. The numbers correlate to how refined the flour is. Increased numbers normally point out a better mineral content material, that means the flour is much less refined and retains extra of the grain’s bran.
Substances and Substitutions
- Spelt Flour – the kind of flour I take advantage of is that this one natural Dinkelmehl, kind 630. The cookies may be made with all kinds of flour, nonetheless slight changes will likely be wanted to get a smooth, non-stick dough.
- Butter – melted, or vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- Walnuts – chopped, or hazelnuts work too
- Egg – medium dimension
- Brown sugar – for rolling cookies and cookie dough
- Greek Yogurt – a tiny bit, or bitter cream/crème fraiche works too
- Cinnamon for rolling cookies in
NOTE: Relying on the kind of spelt flour used, you could want to regulate the liquid-flower ratio by including just a few tbsp. of water/butter to the dough. Bear in mind so as to add tbsp.. by tbsp. to keep away from cookie dough getting soggy.
Tips on how to make Spelt Cookies?
1st: Mix all substances and knead (with arms or mixer) a smooth, not sticky dough.
2nd: Divide into small equally-sized balls (for even baking), dip into cinnamon & sugar on all sides and bake (till brown-ish and barely cracked). Voila cookies are executed!
What to serve with German spelt cookies?
These pretty fast cookies are good on their very own or with a glass of tea/smoothie:
German Spelt Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Scrumptious and tremendous straightforward German-style cookies with spelt flour & butter, coated with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 60 g (2.11 oz) butter, melted
- 120 g (4 oz) brown sugar
- 1 egg, medium
- 1 tbsp. Greek yogurt, or bitter cream
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 240 g (8.4 oz) spelt flour, finely milled
- 50 g (1.7 oz) walnuts, chopped
For rolling cookies
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 4 tbsp. brown sugar
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In a big deep plate combine cinnamon and sugar for cookies, put aside.
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Subsequent, in a big mixing bowl add all substances for cookies and blend with fork or stand mixer.
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Then, with barely moist arms (if wanted) form the dough into small, equally-sized balls.
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Dip every cookie ball in cinnamon and sugar (cookies must be lined on all sides) and place onto baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated oven on 180C/360F till golden brown-ish and barely cracked. Take away from range, let cool and luxuriate in.
SPELT FLOUR: Relying on the kind of flour used you could must a one or two extra tbps. of water to make a smooth dough. Add water slowly.Â
SUBSTITUTIONS:Â
- Substitute butter with impartial kind of vegetable oil like sunflower or canola.
- Substitute Greek Yogurt with crème fraiche or bitter cream.Â
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