Apees

German spiced butter cookies, Apees, are made with cinnamon, nutmeg, caraway seeds, and a splash of sherry wine.

• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 ¼ teaspoons caraway seed
• ¼ cup dry sherry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut the flour into the butter until the size of peas. Mix in the sugar and spices. Add the sherry and stir well to make a dough.

Step 3

Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch rounds. Place onto greased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake until firm but not colored, about 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.