Heide Sand Cookies

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    75

    cookies, approximately 2½ inches long
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Bo Friberg

Published 1989

  • About

Lünburger Heide is an area in northern Germany near the town of Bremen. It is flat, sandy, and desolate, with little vegetation other than shrubs and brushes. The closest English translation of the word heide is probably “prairie.” While Heide Sand Cookies take their name from this region, they are made throughout Germany and also by the Scandinavian neighbors to the north.

After forming the ropes, you can store the dough in the freezer, or for up to 1 week i