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Springerle () is a type of South German biscuit or cookie with an embossed design made by pressing a mold onto rolled dough and allowing the impression to dry before baking. This preserves the detail of the surface pattern. While historical molds show that springerle were baked for religious holidays and secular occasions throughout the year, they are now most commonly associated with the Christmas season.

Key facts

Food.name: Springerle
Food.name_lang: de
Food.name_italics: true
Food.image: Springerle with typical foot swabian Fuessle.jpg
Food.caption: Baked springerle, showing typical "foot"
Food.country: Germany
Food.national_cuisine: Swabia, Bavaria, Bohemia, Switzerland, Austria, Alsace
Food.type: Cookie
Food.main_ingredient: Flour, sugar, egg, anise