GROSSMUTTER'S PEPPERNUTS

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Before Christmas, my grandmother would bake peppernuts and store them until the big day. When we came home from school, the whole house would smell like anise and we knew the holiday season was about to begin. -Marilyn Kutzli, Clinton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 30 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon anise extract or crushed aniseed

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar at medium speed for 15 minutes. Reduce speed; gradually add flour and anise. Beat until well combined. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-thick ropes. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Cut ropes into 1/2-in. pieces; place on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheets on wire racks. Cookies will harden upon standing. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Keanu Zwelakhe
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These peppernuts are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and chewy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ricky Boy
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I made these peppernuts for a cookie exchange and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Gloria Germinus Sambayena
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These peppernuts are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Leonel Cristino
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I've never made peppernuts before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I'm sure I'll be making them again next year.


Aliu Akinola
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These peppernuts are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Daevion Thompson
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I'm not a huge fan of peppernuts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! They're not too spicy and have a great flavor.


Joy Duru
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These peppernuts are a lot of work to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


Ali Alessa
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The peppernuts turned out great!


Zihad Mal
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These peppernuts are a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves them.


Zzaddi Hayati
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I made these peppernuts for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect Christmas cookie.


Shamshad Ali G
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These are the best peppernuts I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


The Dob3rman
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I tried these peppernuts for the first time this year and I was really impressed. They have a great texture and the flavor is amazing.


HD Bai
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I've been making these peppernuts for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


Joseph Bompartito
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These peppernuts were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and have a delicious, unique flavor.