Tag: christmas

Brunsli – Chocolate Almond Cookies

Brunsli – Chocolate Almond Cookies

Brunsli – Chocolate Almond Cookies, often described as Swiss Brownies, have an unmistakable chocolatey and nutty flavor, with a lovely crisp outside and a chewy inside. What is there not to love about these chocolate cookies? Brunsli originated in the 1700s. These small brown cookies …Continue reading

Chocolate Cinnamon Winter Cake

Chocolate Cinnamon Winter Cake

Chocolate Cinnamon Winter Cake is a festive cake that looks beautiful and is not difficult to make. It’s perfect for the snowy winter holidays! It’s been snowing all day, yay! I LOVE snow!! To me, this is the perfect time for baking. I can watch …Continue reading

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread

Super easy and quick Lebkuchen – Gingerbread. The whole house will smell like Christmas as soon as this soft and moist bake comes out of the oven. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet after-dinner treat. I’ve been making this yummy holiday bake …Continue reading

Zimtsterne – Cinnamon Star Cookies

Zimtsterne – Cinnamon Star Cookies

Zimtsterne – Cinnamon Star Cookies have an unmistakable cinnamon and nutty flavor, with a lovley crisp on the outside and a chewy inside. These cookies are Switzerland’s and Germany’s most traditional Christmas treat. Christmas wouldn’t be complete without these delicious stars. They are easy to …Continue reading

Spitzbuben – Linzer Cookies

Spitzbuben – Linzer Cookies

Spitzbuben – Linzer Cookies; two perfectly thin, soft, buttery cookies filled with delicious raspberry jam! Take a bite, and you will fall in love! One of my absolute favorite Christmas cookie is the Spitzbuben. In the English-speaking regions, they call it Linzer cookies. Linzer cookies …Continue reading

Grittibänz

Grittibänz

Grittibänz is a fun and traditional holiday treat the whole family can make together. A sweet and delicious bun in the shape of a person. One of Switzerland’s main traditional Christmas treats is the Grittibänz or sweet breadman. Every bakery and grocery store has them. …Continue reading