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  • Vanilla-Almond Pastries

    Vanilla-Almond Pastries

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    A delightful German pastry that combines the sweet, aromatic flavors of vanilla and almonds. It’s a traditional treat often enjoyed during the holiday season, particularly around Christmas

  • Stollen Confectionery

    Stollen Confectionery

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    A traditional German confection that is a smaller, bite-sized version of the classic Stollen. It captures the essence of this beloved holiday bread in a more convenient, snackable form

  • St. Gallen Biberle

    St. Gallen Biberle

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    St. Gallener Biberle are traditional Swiss honey gingerbread treats filled with marzipan. The dough is rolled thin, and the marzipan is placed in the center before rolling the dough around it. The pastry is then sliced into small triangles, brushed with an egg wash, and baked until golden. After baking, the Biberle are coated with…

  • Marzipan Potatoes Oliver’s Style

    Marzipan Potatoes Oliver’s Style

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Delicious and juicy small potatoes made from marzipan, covered with delicious cocoa butter and refined with a mixture of baking cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Not just a Christmas treat, an absolute delight that stays juicy for a long time.

  • Springerle – Anise Cookies

    Springerle – Anise Cookies

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Anise-flavored cookies, These cookies are cherished for their intricate, embossed designs and their association with holiday traditions, especially during Christmas.

  • Cinnamon Stars

    Cinnamon Stars

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) are traditional German Christmas cookies made from a dough of marzipan, powdered sugar, ground almonds, and cinnamon, with a light meringue topping. The dough is rolled out, topped with the meringue, and cut into star shapes before baking. These cookies are soft and chewy inside, with a crisp meringue layer on top.…

  • Shortbread Cookies

    Shortbread Cookies

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Buttery biscuits, known for their rich flavor and crumbly texture. They are simple yet indulgent, made with a few key ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.

  • Almond Croissants

    Almond Croissants

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Made with a simple dough that typically includes ground almonds, butter, sugar, and egg whites. The ground almonds give the cookies a rich, nutty flavor and a slightly crumbly texture. The dough is soft and pliable, and the cookies are usually dipped in egg white and then rolled in chopped almonds before baking, which gives…

  • Mailänderli – Swiss Butter Cookies

    Mailänderli – Swiss Butter Cookies

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Mailänderli are traditional Swiss cookies made with butter, sugar, lemon zest, and gluten-free flour. The dough is mixed, chilled, rolled out, and cut into various shapes. The cookies are brushed with egg yolk before baking and have a light, buttery texture.

  • Marzipan Squares

    Marzipan Squares

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    Hussein Tarawneh

    Delicious, aromatic, gluten-free marzipan squares for a particularly aromatic treat during the Christmas season. They can be varied easily and are a simple alternative to dominoes.