Aachener Printen

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For best results, use a kitchen scale to make these delicate, but delicious cookies from Germany.

500 grams dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
10 grams potash
1 tablespoon rum
150 grams rock candy
100 grams sugar
60 grams candied orange peel, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons aniseed, ground
2 teaspoons coriander, ground
1 pinch cloves, ground
600 grams flour
Some dark syrup and water

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together syrup and water until hot. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Dissolve the potash in the rum. Break the rock candy into very small pieces. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and knead until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and let dough rest for 5 days in a cool place. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease baking sheets. On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut out 1-inch by 2-inch rectangles. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes. Allow to cool for one minute on baking sheet and then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Glaze the cookies with a mixture of one part syrup to one part water. When dry, store in tins at room temperature.

Note: Photo by Noora S. under Creative Commons license.


Reviews of Aachener Printen:

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  Nathalie in Germany  Dec 11, 2011
Would make this again.
@ Isabel: Rock Candy are big sugar crystels. five stars

  Eric in Texas  Apr 15, 2011
Would make this again.
As I am eating some authentic printen from Aachen right now, I can say that this recipe is pretty spot on. I have made it multiple times and it is always delicious.

Instead of rectangles, however, I roll it into a 1" snake and then cut and cook. Easier and has more of the correct shape. five stars

  Eric in Texas  Apr 15, 2011
Would make this again.
As I am eating some authentic printen from Aachen right now, I can say that this recipe is pretty spot on. I have made it multiple times and it is always delicious.

Instead of rectangles, however, I roll it into a 1" snake and then cut and cook. Easier and has more of the correct shape. five stars

  Eric in Texas  Apr 15, 2011
Would make this again.
As I am eating some authentic printen from Aachen right now, I can say that this recipe is pretty spot on. I have made it multiple times and it is always delicious.

Instead of rectangles, however, I roll it into a 1" snake and then cut and cook. Easier and has more of the correct shape. five stars

  Isabel in Chile  Feb 3, 2011
Would make this again.
I like to make this recipe, but i don't know whath rock candy is, may be toffees?If someone can help me with this, I'll be thanksfull. five stars

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