GERMAN PFEFFERNUESSE

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Looking for a distinctive German dessert? Then check out these delicious cookies made with molasses - a tasty treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 240

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise oil, if desired
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1/4 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 4 Cookies, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 4 g

Kingsley Imade
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Birendar Bhandari
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These cookies were a bit too dry for me. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


Had Dikaa
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I didn't have any cloves, so I used allspice instead. The cookies still turned out great.


Mpho Manyeke
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The dough was a bit sticky, but I was able to work with it. The cookies turned out great.


Nathalie Pineiro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They were the perfect size and shape.


british account
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These cookies were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Aline Ingabire
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I'm not a huge fan of pfeffernusse, but these were really good. The flavor was perfect and they weren't too dry.


Waqar Ramy
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These cookies are delicious! I love the crunchy exterior and the soft, chewy interior.


Aussie Opshop
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Wadi Monther
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the holiday baking.


trynabelike_. tae
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I love the warm, spicy flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


shetu biswas
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These pfeffernusse are the perfect holiday cookie! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.