Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.These traditional German thumbprint cookies known as Engelsaugen (“angel eyes”) are delicious buttery shortbread cookies flavored with vanilla and lemon and filled with raspberry jam.

They’re easy to make and utterly wonderful! Christmas in Germany is magical and of my favorite aspects of the holiday season are all the traditional German Christmas bakes.Growing up in Southern Germany, every year at the start of the Christmas season my Mutti and I would roll up our sleeves and get to work making all of our favorite seasonal bakes, everything from Stollen to Lebkuchen and all of our favorite cookies.These Engelsaugen are a favorite throughout Germany and are sure to become a favorite in your home.

And be sure to check out ALL of my favorite traditional German Christmas Cookies! What Are Engelsaugen? Engelsaugen, or “angel eyes”, are a traditional German cookie that is enjoyed all year round but particularly at Christmastime.Made out of Mürbteig, or sweet shortcrust pastry, the dough is rolled into balls, an indentation is pressed into them, they’re filled with jam (usually raspberry or red currant jelly), baked and dusted with powdered sugar.They’re basically German thumbprint cookies.

As is characteristic of a lot of German baking, the inclusion of lemon zest is a must and is a distinguishing characteristic from other thumbprint cookies.German Thumbprint

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