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Baumstamm-Plätzchen

Delightful cookies shaped like logs, featuring a combination of soft vanilla and rich chocolate dough, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking, German
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 130 g Butter (room temperature) Provides richness and a tender texture.
  • 80 g Powdered sugar Adds sweetness and a smooth flavor profile.
  • 2 pieces Egg yolks Introduce richness and color.
  • 200 g Flour Gives structure to the cookies.
  • 1 pinch Ground vanilla Adds comforting warmth.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 20 g Additional flour May be needed for chocolate dough.
  • 10 g Cocoa powder Adds chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder Enhances chocolate flavor.
  • 1 amount Powdered sugar for dusting Adds elegance and sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the egg yolks with powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl until creamy.
  2. Add the soft, diced butter and mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually fold in flour to achieve a sticky dough.
  4. Transfer one-third of the dough to another bowl, add cocoa powder, and knead to form chocolate dough.
  5. Wrap chocolate dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Knead remaining dough with more flour if necessary and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
  7. Mix cinnamon and cocoa powder for a flavorful blend.
Shaping
  1. Roll out vanilla dough on a floured surface into a long rectangle.
  2. Sprinkle cinnamon-cocoa mixture on top of the vanilla dough.
  3. Roll the vanilla dough tightly into a log.
  4. Roll out chocolate dough to match the length of the vanilla log.
  5. Wrap chocolate dough around the vanilla log.
  6. Shape the log and cut into 4 cm pieces, pressing with a fork for texture.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C and transfer cookies to a lined baking tray.
  2. Bake for 15 minutes, until set then cool.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature. Don't skip chilling times and feel free to add nuts or dried fruit in the chocolate layer.