Our version of the classic German cookie is nice to have on hand throughout the holiday season. They stay fresh-and become more intense in flavor-when stored in an airtight container for weeks. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield about 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, water and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Place additional confectioners' sugar in another shallow bowl. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool 5 minutes. Dip tops of warm cookies in glaze and allow excess to drip off; dip in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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ODETTE ROBYN
[email protected]I've never had pfeffernuesse before, but these were really good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Glizzy Gobbler
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The perfect holiday treat.
Bangla. Gaming
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Julieth baltierra
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.
Mlo5ea Gamer2
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cookies were tasty and the glaze was a nice touch. I would definitely make them again.
Captain-A- R-43 Freelancer Sagor B-100
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my liking. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
Rafiq Hashmi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for pfeffernuesse.
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[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cookies turned out great!
Maqsood Awan
[email protected]These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best pfeffernuesse he's ever had.
UMAR
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pfeffernuesse, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cookies were really good and the glaze made them even better.
Shagor khan Khan
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
Syed Zadi
[email protected]I've been making pfeffernuesse for years and this is the best recipe I've found. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies come out perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
EDIEL Flores
[email protected]These pfeffernuesse were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of spices and the glaze gave them a beautiful shine.