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St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy recipe is a German Dessert, Snack meal that takes 15 minutes to make. If you enjoy German for Dessert, Snack, you will like St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy!

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy Recipe
St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy

(Recipe reconstructed and adapted from Hildegard's circa 1157 treatise Physica: Liber Simplicis Medicinæ ) These biscuits were first made over 900 years ago by the Christian saint, Hildegard of Bingen. She said that these spice biscuits should be taken t regular intervals to increase joy and positivity! I like to substitute half of the plain flour with spelt flour, and use all organic ingredients.

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy

What Course Is St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy?

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy is for Dessert, Snack.


How Long Does St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy Recipe Take To Prepare?

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy Recipe Take To Cook?

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy takes 15 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy Recipe Make?

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy makes 30 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy Recipe?

The ingredients for St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy are:

3/4 cup butter or margarine (1 1/2 sticks)
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves


How Do I Make St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy?

Here is how you make St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy:

Let butter soften and then cream it with the brown sugar. Beat in the egg. Sift the dry ingredients. Add half the dry ingredients and mix. Add the other half and mix thoroughly. Dough may be chilled to make it workable. Heat oven to 350°. Form walnut sized balls of dough, place on greased and floured cookie sheet and press flat. Bake 12-15 minutes (till edges of are golden brown.)Cool for 5 minutes, remove from cookie sheet and finish cooling on racks.Number of Servings: 30.0Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SNOGUM.


What's The Nutritional Info For St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy?

The nutritional information for St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 30
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 107.7
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.3 mg
  • Sodium: 47.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy?

St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy is German cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy Meet?

The dietary needs meet for St. Hildegard's Cookies of Joy is Vegetarian


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