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springerle

springerle

1 9.9
A small German cookie flavored with anise and pressed with designs
  • noun
  • /ˈsprɪŋərˌleɪ/
  • UK
: springerle
  • I made some delicious springerle for the holiday party.

Examples

  • He enjoyed the subtle anise flavor of the springerle with his afternoon tea.

  • The springerle cookies were beautifully decorated.

  • Every Christmas, her grandmother makes a batch of springerle using a family recipe.

  • The bakery displayed beautifully decorated springerle alongside other traditional German treats.

  • During the holidays, we always baked traditional springerle, which are delicious biscuits flavored with anise.

  • Each springerle cookie was decorated with intricate designs, showcasing the artistry of our baking.

  • At family gatherings, exchanging springerle cookies has become a cherished tradition that celebrates our heritage.

Surface Forms

springerle singular
springerles plural

Etymology

Springerle comes from the German verb springen 'to jump' and the small ending -le that means 'little', like the English word spring 'to jump'. A helpful way to remember the biscuit is to think of the design 'springing up' on the surface as it bakes, which is why this small, decorated German biscuit is called a springerle.