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Quiz about Which Christmas Cookies Began Where

Which Christmas Cookies Began Where? Quiz

Christmas time brings good food and cheer. It is interesting to see where these traditions began.

A multiple-choice quiz by chefbuster. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
chefbuster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,433

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1606

Last 3 plays: Guest 4 (8/10), Guest 98 (4/10), Guest 24 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which traditional German cookie dates back to the early 14th century? Hint

Spekulatius

Schwarzer-Kipferl

Mandelbrezeln

Lebkuchen

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Symbol Cookies are a traditional cutout cookie of which holiday? Hint

Christmas

Hanukkah

Quansa

Easter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which classic French rolled shortbread cookie originated in Normandy?. Hint

Amaretti

Biscotti

Sables

Tuiles

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Question 4 of 10

4. Biscochitos have a distinct flavor, what is it? Hint

Cinnamon

Cardamom

Anise

Nutmeg

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Question 5 of 10

5. A Scandanavian Cookie that is put through a cookie press and usually made in Christmas colors (green and red). What is that cookie? Hint

Lebkuchen

Spritz

Kringla

Springerle

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Wishing Cookie is a tradition of Sweden, it is shaped like a star.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Christmas specialty from the Rhineland is also a favorite in Holland? Hint

Pfeffernusse

Kourambiedes

Mandelbrezeln

Spekulatius

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Question 8 of 10

8. There are beautiful irons that create these delicious fried pastries. What are these Scandinavian favorites called? Hint

Sables

Biscotti

Rosettes

Tuiles

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Question 9 of 10

9. In United States of America a favorite yuletide tradition is to build houses and decorate them with candy.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the shape of the Berliner Kranser cookie? Hint

Wreath

Star

Crescent

Heart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which traditional German cookie dates back to the early 14th century?

Answer: Lebkuchen

In the 14th century when honey was the everyday sweetener, (not sugar) the Lebkuchen was created and is still made with honey to this day.

2. The Symbol Cookies are a traditional cutout cookie of which holiday?

Answer: Hanukkah

The Hanukkah Symbol Cookie depicts parts of the Hebrew Heritage such as the Lion of Judah and the Menorah.

3. Which classic French rolled shortbread cookie originated in Normandy?.

Answer: Sables

Sable means sand, indicative of the cookies crumbly, delicate texture.

4. Biscochitos have a distinct flavor, what is it?

Answer: Anise

The Biscochitos cookies are a great favorite of New Mexico. It is crisp and tender and will remind you of black licorice.

5. A Scandanavian Cookie that is put through a cookie press and usually made in Christmas colors (green and red). What is that cookie?

Answer: Spritz

Only a small amount of liquid goes into this rich, buttery cookies. As in a Spritz of fruit juice.

6. The Wishing Cookie is a tradition of Sweden, it is shaped like a star.

Answer: True

Place a cookie in the palm of your hand. Press in the center, if the cookie breaks into 3 pieces and you can eat all 3 pieces without saying a word, you get to make a wish!

7. What Christmas specialty from the Rhineland is also a favorite in Holland?

Answer: Spekulatius

They are given to children on December 6th, the feast of St. Nicholas.

8. There are beautiful irons that create these delicious fried pastries. What are these Scandinavian favorites called?

Answer: Rosettes

From stars and flowers to butterflies, hundreds of shapes and sizes are available. A savory batter can be used to garnish dinner plates.

9. In United States of America a favorite yuletide tradition is to build houses and decorate them with candy.

Answer: True

As a fun family activity Gingerbread houses have been made for decades, from simple boxes to entire villages.

10. What is the shape of the Berliner Kranser cookie?

Answer: Wreath

This buttery Norwegian cookies literally melts in your mouth.

Source: Author chefbuster

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