Grandma Mildred's Mandel Bread

Traditional mandel bread (mandel brot) cookies. These cookies bake twice. The first time they fit on the same cookie sheet. Once you slice them, add another parchment-covered cookie sheet to make more room.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine 2 teaspoons white sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Combine 1 cup sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Mix in flour and baking powder.

Step 4

Roll dough out into 3 equal-sized logs, about 2 inches wide. Place on one of the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Slice each log into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices on their sides on both prepared baking sheets. Return to the oven and continue to bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.