Best 18 Peppercorn Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, peppercorn cookies stand out as a unique and flavorful delight. These culinary wonders tantalize the taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes, expertly balanced by the subtle warmth of peppercorns. With their alluring aroma and crispy texture, peppercorn cookies make for an unforgettable addition to any cookie jar or dessert platter. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking a new challenge or a culinary novice eager to explore uncharted flavor territories, this article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating the perfect peppercorn cookies. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



Black Pepper Cookies image

Cookies with black pepper.

Provided by Mary Adams Hogan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups raisins
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with brown sugar. Stir in flour with baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. Add nuts, raisins and citron and stir to coat. Pour the egg-sugar mixture into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough. Chill.
  • Using rounded teaspoonful of dough roll into balls with floured hands. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

PEPPER COOKIES I



Pepper Cookies I image

Spicy rolled cookies. Frost with your favorite vanilla icing.

Provided by Tara

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup finely ground almonds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda, spices and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg, beat in the corn syrup. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  • Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Using cookie cutters, cut into shapes and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CRUNCHY PEANUT PEPPER COOKIES



Crunchy Peanut Pepper Cookies image

I love Hot Mix, the ubiquitous (in South Asian cupboards at least) spicy and salty snack made with a mix of peanuts, raisins, and crunchy noodles. On a recent trip to Kalustyan's, the New York spice and specialty food haven, I noticed that Hot Mix is only one of the dozens of spicy snack mixes they carry. There was a whole wall dedicated to the stuff, which is significant when you think of the cost of Manhattan real estate. It got me thinking. How can I put that flavor into a cookie? So I came up with these. If you like a classic peanut butter cookie, you'll love this upgraded version. The extra salt and cayenne cover the whole spectrum of cravings. The recipe uses natural peanut butter without added sugar--it has a more delicious, purer peanut flavor. My favorites are Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter and Cream-Nut. Be sure to stir the jar well to distribute the oil evenly before you scoop it into the measuring cup.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups (5 5/8 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for pressing
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter, stirred well
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) roasted, salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, cayenne, and baking soda. In a large bowl, stir the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Stir in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the peanuts.
  • Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place on the prepared sheets at least 2 inches apart. Using a fork dipped in sugar, gently press a crisscross pattern in the top of each cookie, flattening it out to a 2-inch circle.
  • Bake until the cookies are light brown around the edges and on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheets on racks, then move them to the racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

WHITE PEPPER CHERRY COOKIES



White Pepper Cherry Cookies image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, pepper and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just incorporated. Stir in the cherries.
  • Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap and scoop the dough on top. Using the plastic as an aide, form the dough into an even log, about 2 inches in diameter and 10 inches long. Refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap the dough, place it on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to cut it into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Lay the rounds on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Dust very lightly with white pepper.
  • Bake the cookies until just golden on the bottom and edges, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a rack and cool completely. Repeat with any remaining cookies, cooling the baking sheets between batches.

PEPPER-CUMIN COOKIES



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These cookies combine the banality of white sugar with the intensity of black pepper, the tartness of lemon zest and the pungency of cumin. When served with fruit - fresh, roasted or stewed - they will emphasize the fruit's natural sugariness. But when accompanied by a strong cheese like Roquefort or Stilton, the cookies turn indisputably sweet. Alone, they're a delightful combination of savory-sweet-spicy, reminiscent of a rosemary shortbread.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     cookies and bars, crackers and chips, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, cracked
1 cup unsalted butter, softened slightly and cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cracked peppercorns and cumin in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and vanilla and pulse until mixture just forms a dough.
  • Place the dough on a work surface and shape into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Remove from the tray and place them on a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 44 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



Chocolate-Black Pepper Cookies image

These crunchy cookies get a flavorful kick from black pepper and cinnamon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon good-quality instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Coarse sanding sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, espresso powder, and cinnamon into a large bowl; set aside.
  • Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
  • Turn out dough onto a piece of parchment paper, and roll into a 2-inch-diameter log. Roll log in the parchment. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove log from parchment paper. Let soften slightly at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Roll log in sanding sugar, gently pressing down to adhere sugar to dough. Transfer log to a cutting board, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place rounds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle each round with freshly ground pepper.
  • Bake cookies until there is slight resistance when you lightly touch centers, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days.

BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



Black Pepper Cookies image

The not-so-secret ingredient here is 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, which adds a little kick to sweet sugar cookies. Serve these Black Pepper Cookies with our Zabaglione.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in center. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; cream on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and salt. Beat in egg whites until incorporated. Combine flour and pepper in a small bowl; add to butter mixture in 3 batches, mixing until just combined.
  • Put dough in a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch round tip (such as Ateco #804). Pipe 3-inch strips about 1/2 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping tip close to sheet for thin cookies. Bake until edges are golden and centers are set, about 7 minutes. Let cool on sheet 5 minutes before transferring with a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.

PFEFFERNUSSE (GERMAN PEPPER NUT COOKIES )



Pfeffernusse (German Pepper Nut Cookies ) image

This is from Williams Sonoma and it has been a family favorite for years. It is a great twist on Gingerbread cookies.

Provided by Zookeenee

Categories     Dessert

Time 59m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light molasses (unsulfured)
1 egg
2 cups confectioners' sugar, for dusting (icing)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, pepper, aniseeds, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, nutmeg and cloves.
  • In a large bowl, using an electic mixer set on medium speed, beat together the butter, brown sugar and molasses until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  • Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter 2 baking sheets, scoop up pieces of dough and roll between your palms into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Place the balls on the cookie sheets spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom and firm to the touch, about 14 minutes.
  • Transfer the baking sheets to racks and let the cookies cool slightly on the sheets.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar in a sturdy paper bag, drop a few cookies into the bag, close the top securely, and shake gently to coat the warm cookies with the sugar.
  • Transfer to racks and let cool completely.
  • Repeat with the remaining cookies.
  • Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

PEPPERCORN SHORTBREAD



Peppercorn Shortbread image

Slightly sweet, crumbly shortbread packs a nice punch when topped with four varieties of coarsely ground peppercorns; you can use a tablespoon of a premixed blend of peppercorns instead of the separate colors. Enjoy a piece for breakfast or with your afternoon tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes four 4 1/2-inch rounds or one 10-inch round

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon white peppercorns, coarsely ground
3/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground
3/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns, coarsely ground
3/4 teaspoon green peppercorns, coarsely ground
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with rack in center. Lightly butter four 4 1/2-inch springform pans (or one 10-inch springform pan).
  • Whisk to combine flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of each ground peppercorn. In a separate bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down side of bowl. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture; mix just until combined.
  • Divide dough evenly among prepared pans, and smooth tops using an offset spatula (or press into 10-inch pan, if using, and lightly score into 8 wedges). Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until golden brown, about 40 minutes (or 80 minutes for 10-inch).
  • Transfer pans to a wire rack. Immediately sprinkle with granulated sugar and remaining ground pepper, dividing evenly. Remove pans; let cool completely on rack. (If using 10-inch pan, cool slightly before cutting into wedges.) Shortbread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

PEPPERMINT HOLIDAY COOKIES



Peppermint Holiday Cookies image

A nice candy cane cookie treat.

Provided by pchanner

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons warm water
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 56.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CHILI PEPPER COOKIES



Chili Pepper Cookies image

Cut out to look like their namesake, these cookies were sweet treats at the celebration. We used a favorite recipe that makes a tender, slightly soft sugar cookies. By tinting the frosting and adding some colored sugar sprinkles, these can be decorated with out a lot of fuss. They really say "fiesta".-Terri Newton, Marshall, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons milk
Green and red gel food coloring
Green and red colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll and pat out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. chili pepper shaped cookies cutter. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Tint 1/3 cup green; set aside. Tint remaining frosting red. Frost "peppers" red and "stems" green; sprinkle with matching sugar.

Nutrition Facts :

PEPPERCORN COOKIES



Peppercorn Cookies image

Startling but addictive. A crisp, not-too-sweet, but spicy cookie, particularly if you up the peppercorns and other spices. The dough is easy to work and makes a large quantity.

Provided by Marietta Mary Lou

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns (a generous t. (or more)
1 pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven 375'.
  • Combine flour and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, cream butter till it is pale yellow and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar and spices, then egg. And finally, gradually beat in flour.
  • Knead dough on floured surface a few times. Divide it into 3 pieces and roll each piece to 1/8" thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place onto ungreased (or parchment-lined) baking sheet. Bake until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

WHITE PEPPER COOKIES



White Pepper Cookies image

A friend of mine has a mother in law from Sweden. I ask her to give me the recipe for her wonderful cookies.Post for World Tour 2006.

Provided by katia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer beat the sugar with the butter.
  • Then add one egg, a cup of flour,one egg,one cup of flour, the spices and at last the rest of the flour.
  • Make a soft dough into a ball, put in a plastic bag, cover and place into the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Next day use 1/2 teaspoon of dough for each cookie.
  • Place on cooking sheets and bake at 320°F for 11-15 minutes in a preheated oven.
  • Chilling time is not included.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 111, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 1.8

TRADITIONAL PEPPARKAKOR (SWEDISH SPICE COOKIES)



Traditional Pepparkakor (Swedish Spice Cookies) image

Traditional Swedish spice cookie; traditionally served on St. Lucia Day (Dec. 13). These are my sisters favorite cookie.:) (Note: you need to mix up the dough a day in advance, cover and let rest overnight). Cardamom & finely chopped candied ginger would make nice additions to these Pepparkakor. The molasses is an essential ingredient in this recipe, you get crispy yet chewy cookies with a lovely rich subtle depth of flavor. Don't skip!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter (do NOT use margarine) or 1 cup shortening (do NOT use margarine)
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses (I use "Grandma's Original" unsulphured molasses)

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
  • Cream sugar and butter.
  • Add egg and molasses.
  • Blend in dry ingredients thoroughly. Let dough stand overnight for easy rolling.
  • On a well-floured board, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into shapes (we usually make gingerbread people) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • NOTE: Prep time does not include time to let dough rest overnight.

ICELANDIC PEPPER COOKIES



Icelandic Pepper Cookies image

Make and share this Icelandic Pepper Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 small eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in corn syrup and eggs; cream well. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and pepper. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, and mix until smooth. Refrigerate dough over night.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  • Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Place at least 1 inch apart on cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven.

PFEFFERNüSSE (GERMAN "PEPPER-NUT" CHRISTMAS COOKIES)



Pfeffernüsse (German

The name "Pfeffernüsse" translates to pepper-nut, even though these cookies don't contain either. Back in the day, "pepper" was a generic name for any type of spice, and these were were called "nuts" because they looked like nuts! Misleading names aside, I think this is the best Christmas cookie of all time. They're soft and chewy with a thin, crisp icing and the perfect combination of warming winter spices. Pack up a tin and share these delicious cookies with family and friends!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     German Cookies

Time P1DT1h50m

Yield 52

Number Of Ingredients 18

⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large egg, beaten
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine white and brown sugars in a saucepan with honey, water, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Place over medium heat and whisk until the sugars dissolve and it just starts to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and let cool for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add salt, baking soda, heavy cream, and egg and whisk until thoroughly combined. Add flour and stir together with a wooden spoon until everything comes together as a dough.
  • Transfer dough to a piece of plastic wrap. Press into a ball and wrap tightly. Place in the refrigerator and let rest for 1 to 2 days.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and scoop into rounded teaspoons. Roll each one into a smooth ball if desired, and place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until cookies are perfectly dome-shaped with light golden brown bottoms, 9 to 10 minutes; don't overbake. Let cool on the pan all the way down to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While the cookies are cooling, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to shape and bake the remaining cookies.
  • Make icing by placing powdered sugar in a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, a few teaspoons at a time, until icing is very thick, but still slightly runny.
  • Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the icing. Let it drip, then flip it over and place on a wire rack set over a piece of parchment paper and let harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 81.8 mg

GRANDMA ANNA'S ITALIAN PEPPER COOKIES



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Spicy and sweet old-school Italian Christmas cookie recipe, like my grandma used to make. No electric mixer needed.

Provided by DaniDee

Categories     Italian Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shortening
1 cup milk
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, pepper, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves for cookies together into a large bowl.
  • Place shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted. Pour into dry ingredients and mix with a spoon.
  • Add milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla; mix with a spoon to combine. Add raisins, chopped walnuts, and finely chopped walnuts and mix with your hands to combine. Roll dough into small balls and set 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze while cookies cool. Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Add milk, orange juice, and orange zest and mix until smooth.
  • Brush glaze onto cooled cookies or spread with a spoon. Decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

PFEFFERNUESSE COOKIES



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A German holiday tradition, these fragrant cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts, they go wonderfully with coffee or tea.-Joanne Nelson, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine molasses, honey, butter and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs and extract., Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and salt. Gradually add molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Always use fresh and high-quality ingredients, especially the peppercorns. Freshly ground peppercorns will give your cookies the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Peppercorn cookies are a delicious and unique treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their slightly spicy and peppery flavor, these cookies are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new cookie recipe to try, give peppercorn cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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