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    Recipes » Dessert » Traditional Swiss Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Traditional Swiss Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Dec 4, 2021 · Last updated: Dec 4, 2021 by Gina Dickson · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    You are going to enjoy baking and serving these traditional Swiss Christmas cookie recipes. Baking Christmas cookies, popular in other countries, is a great way to experience other cultures' holiday traditions.

    These Swiss cookie recipes are easy to make, and the combination of real butter and fine flour makes them a special treat that you will want to make every year. Santa will love getting these on his Christmas Eve plate.

    swiss christmas cookie 4 types on plates
    Jump to:
    • How Are Swiss Cookies Different Than American
    • How to make ground nut flour
    • How to make vanilla sugar
    • Tip For Making Swiss Cookies
    • Tools For Making Cookies
    • Basler Brunsli
    • Spitzbuben
    • Vanillekipferl
    • Spitzbuben (sandwich cookies)
    • How do you keep cookies fresh during the holidays?
    • Free How To Measure Butter Printable
    • Cookie Recipes

    How Are Swiss Cookies Different Than American

    Traditional Swiss Christmas cookies have a basic dough, just like American cookies. They are made with the basic ingredients of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. However, a few items are not quite as typical in America's most popular chocolate chip cookie.

    • ground nuts
    • vanilla sugar
    • fruit jams

    How to make ground nut flour

    If you are not able to find ground nut flour in your local grocery store then purchase the nuts whole. Add the amount you need to your food processor and finely gride them. You want a consistency of fine flour mixture.

    • You can make ground walnuts.
    • Using whole almonds, you can make ground almonds flour. These tend to give you lighter and finer flour because they are not as oily as some nuts.

    How to make vanilla sugar

    In many Swiss cookie recipes, vanilla sugar is used instead of vanilla extract. If you do not have Swiss groceries in your area, you can order vanilla sugar or make your own.

    To make vanilla sugar, place a split vanilla pod and a 1/2 cup of sugar in a shallow container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in a dark, cool place like your pantry. Give the container a shack each day for two weeks. If you are in a hurry, you could also purchase vanilla paste.

    Tip For Making Swiss Cookies

    Many Swiss cookie dough recipes are sticky and have a matt finish. Allowing dry time after mixing the dough helps them become less sticky and easier to work with when shaping your cookies.

    Tools For Making Cookies

    When making cookies for gift-giving, it's fun and easy to use a cookie press.

    OXO Good Grips 14-Piece Cookie Press Set

    You will need a rolling pin and rolling sticks for many traditional Swiss cookie recipes. The sticks will be placed on each side of the dough. As you roll, you will only be able to roll the dough to the thickness of the sticks. this way, your dough will be even, and the cookies will bake evenly. You can also purchase rolling pins that have rings to place on the end for the thickness of dough you desire.

    Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings, 13.6", Multi-Color

    It is easier to roll out cookie dough on a non-stick silicone baking mat.

    Silicone Baking Mat,26" x 16" Extra Thick Large Non Stick

    Basler Brunsli

    Basler Brusli cookies are made with almond flour, and warm spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa powder. You can sprinkle powdered sugar or melted chocolate on them when you are ready to serve.

    Basler brunsli, or just brunsli, are a "Wiehnachtsguezli" (Christmas cookie) from Switzerland. "Basler" means from Basel, a city in the German-speaking part of the country. "Brun" means brown and the "li" ending means little. They are usually cut into star or flower shapes.

    This recipe is great to share because they are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Also, they are great cookies to take to parties so those who have food sensitivities can have a special treat and not worry about gluten or dairy.

    Basler brunsli (Swiss chocolate almond cookies)
    Swiss Basler brunsli are a traditional cookie made with almonds, chocolate and a touch of spice. Naturally gluten free and deliciously good.
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    basier cookies

    Spitzbuben

    If you need an easy and quick recipe, you will want to make Spitzbuben. They have a few simple ingredients, such as flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, and an egg. The filling can be your favorite fruit jam.

    Spitzbuben Cookies - Platter Talk
    Spitzbuben Jam Sandwich Holiday Cookies are an easy and delicious Swiss butter cookie that you can fill with your choice of fruit or berry preserves.
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    spitbuben cookies

    Vanillekipferl

    This is a traditional recipe for crescent-shaped cookies that are a buttery melt-in-your-mouth treat that is dusted with confectioners sugar. They are popular in Switzerland and in Austria, Germany, Croatia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The name of these cookies is the German word for vanilla crescents.

    Vanillekipferl - vanilla crescent cookies (+ video) - Everyday Delicious
    Vanillekipferl - melt-in-your-mouth vanilla crescent cookies. These Austrian / German Christmas cookies will be a hit at your holiday table!
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    vanillekipferl cookies

    Spitzbuben (sandwich cookies)

    These are traditional Swiss cookies that have a slightly crispy buttery cookie. The center of the sandwich cookie is filled with your choice of favorite jam or jelly.

    They make a special delicious gift. Marlynn puts a special twist on these cookies by forming them using a cookie press. This will make it easy to put them into a cookie tin and mail.

    Swiss Sandwich Cookies: Spitzbuben
    These yummy Spitzbuben cookies are traditional Swiss Sandwich Cookies that have a buttery cookie shell and fruity jam center.
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    swiss sandwich cookies

    How do you keep cookies fresh during the holidays?

    1. The best way to keep cookies fresh is after baking, allow them to cool at room temperature.
    2. Then layer the cookies between sheets of parchment paper in a shallow airtight container.
    3. To keep them moist, place two slices of white bread on top of the cookies in your container. The bred will help keep moisture in your cookies.

    Free How To Measure Butter Printable

    There you are, right in the middle of making a recipe, and it calls for butter by the pound. But you are wondering how many tablespoons are in a pound of butter. You clean your hands best you can and grab your phone, flour getting on your phone screen. Save yourself time and stop getting your phone messy while cooking. Print this butter conversion chart and tape it on the inside of your cabinet door, or keep it handy in your favorite cookbook.

    butter conversion chart

    To get your free printable butter conversion chart, simply sign up below, and I will send you the password to my free member's printable library.

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    1. Dan from Platter Talk

      December 06, 2021 at 10:05 am

      These are all wonderful examples of Swiss Christmas cookies and I can't decide which to try first. I'm thinking I may just go down the line and try them all! Thanks so much for putting this together and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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      • Gina

        December 07, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        Thanks Dan!

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