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RecipeDessertAustrian
Germknödel Cookies with Plum Jam and Poppy Seeds
A cookie twist on the classic Austrian Germknodel, with a plum jam filling, poppy seeds and a snowy sugar dusting.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 14 min
- Total
- 39 min
- Serves
- 12
- Per serving
- 235 kcal
In short
A cookie twist on the classic Austrian Germknodel, with a plum jam filling, poppy seeds and a snowy sugar dusting. Ready in about 39 min (25 min prep, 14 min cooking), serves 12, around 235 kcal per serving.
Ingredients
For 12 servings
Method
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp poppy seeds in a bowl.
Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 12 balls and flatten each into a small disc in your palm.
Spoon 2 tsp of plum jam into the center, then fold the dough around it and pinch to seal. Roll gently into a ball.
Place the balls seam-side down on the tray, spaced 4 cm (1.5 in) apart, and flatten them slightly.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until set and just barely golden. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining poppy seeds while warm.
Cool for 10 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 235kcal
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 31g
- Fat
- 11g
- Fibre
- 1g
- Sugar
- 15g
Estimated values per cookie. AI estimate, not medical advice.
Tips & variations
Don't Skip the Chill
Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and helps the cookies stay soft and plump instead of spreading.
Seal Well
Pinch the seams firmly and keep the jam to about 2 teaspoons per cookie so the filling doesn't leak while baking.
Dust at the Right Time
Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes before dusting so the powdered sugar stays snowy and doesn't melt in.
Traditional Powidl Twist
Use authentic Austrian powidl (slow-cooked plum butter) and add a pinch of ground cloves to the dough for a deeper, spiced flavor.
Vanilla Sauce Dip
Serve the warm cookies with a small bowl of vanilla custard for dipping, a nod to the classic Germknödel served with vanilla sauce.
Questions about this recipe
How long does Germknödel Cookies with Plum Jam and Poppy Seeds take?
About 39 min in total: 25 min of prep and 14 min of cooking.
How many people does it serve?
This recipe makes 12 servings. The interactive recipe card on our homepage scales the ingredients up or down.
How many calories does it have?
Roughly 235 kcal per serving, with about 3 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat. These are AI estimates, not lab values.
From our Instagram post
Fluffy, buttery, and filled with a whisper of plum jam, these Germknodel cookies taste like stepping into a warm Alpine bakery on a snowy afternoon
@callme_lali baked this viral recipe. Everything she loves about the classic Austrian Germknodel, the tender dough, the fruity powidl, the nutty poppy seeds, and folded it into a cozy cookie that melts softly as you bite.
They are gently sweet, lightly spiced, and finished with a snowy dusting that makes the whole tray feel festive and nostalgic. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea when the days feel shorter and slower.
Would you try these as a cookie twist, or do you prefer Germknodel in its traditional steamed form?
Save this recipe for your next baking day and share it with someone who loves cozy winter desserts
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The ingredient list, method, nutrition and tips were written out with AI from this post.
