1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
rind of 1/2 orange, grated
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 oz brandy
3 3/4 cups flour
1 egg white
Cream butter; add sugar gradually, continuing to cream. Add egg yolks, orange rind, nutmeg, vanilla, and brandy. Mix well. Slowly add flour until mixture becomes a workable dough. Roll out and cut with christmas cookie cutters, brush with egg white and decorate (sprinkles, almonds, nuts, etc.). Bake at 375-400 F for approx. 10 mins.
Cindy in Florida Oct 10, 2007
Would make this again.
These are wonderful.. Easy to make and they hold their shape so nice and firm. Everyone keeps coming back for more saying hmm what is in here. This is a real keeper.
Pris in Kansas Nov 30, 2006
Would make this again.
Love, love, these cookies. Sold them at our church christmas bake sale and they went fast.
Little German Girl from Michigan Nov 22, 2006
Would make this again.
These cookies were DELICIOUS. I used a little extra flour. I would also like to point out that Kekse means cookies, while Kuchen means cake, in German.
German Student in Saint Louis, MO Dec 1, 2005
Would make this again.
I'd just like to say, that these cookies are great! As a young German student I can also state that the name of the recipe literally translates to Christmas Cookies. (Weintachs= Christmas, Kuchen= Cookies)
A cookie baker in New York Dec 27, 2004
Would make this again.
I used 1/4 cup less flour and they were perfect.
A cookie baker in Sonoma County, CA Dec 22, 2004
Would make this again.
The consistency of the dough was great, very easy to work. I took them to a couple of parties and people wanted more!
A cookie baker in Mianus Dec 14, 2003
Would make this again.
I have made Weihnachtskekses! YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!
Marlise Paiva in Brazil Nov 15, 2003
Would make this again.
I made these cookies last week. They are delicious! I'll make them again.
A cookie baker in Casper, Wyoming Dec 21, 2002
Would make this again.
In the past, I have tried similar recipes, but this is the best of the brandy ball family. It wasn't overpowering in flavor. I liked it and will definitely make it again next Christmas, to include in various gift baskets.
A cookie baker in Denver Dec 17, 2002
Would not make this again.
I made these last night and didnt like them. Sorry.
