If you've ever been to Germany or another German-speaking country during the Christmas season, you already know how delicious German cookies and treats can be, many of them steeped in centuries-old traditions. The following is a listing of traditional German cookies and treats that will surely tantalize your tastebuds during the holiday season.
Allgauer Butter
German Sugar Cookies.Basler Brunsli
Basel chocolate balls: a sweet confection made with chocolate, almonds, and hazelnut; a Christmas treat.Basler Leckerli
A flat rectangular Swiss-German Christmas Cookie made from honey with a sugar glaze on top.
der Baumkuchen
Lietrally a"tree cake" , so called because of its interior layers which resemble tree rings when cut. It is a labour-intensive and unique cake that is made and baked on a thin spit to which the baker adds layers as the cake is baked
das/der Bonbon (-s), die Süssigkeiten (pl.)
Candy, sweets.der Eierpunsch
Similar but not the same as eggnog.Frankfurter Brenten
Frankfurter Brenten are traditional Christmas biscuits from marzipan from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, originating from the Middle Ages.
