PEPPERNUTS COOKIES (PFEFFERNUSSE)

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These are a German Christmas Cookie. My husband had this recipe when I met him & I have been making them for about 30 years now. They are a small, hard cookie & are great! You form these into rolls about as big around as a dime & chill, then slice thin & bake. I usually make about 1000 of these to put in Christmas goodies boxes.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup crisco
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. anise oil
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. soda dissolved in 1/2 cup hot strong coffee
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 cup pecans, ground
*6 to 8 cups flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugars and shortening well.
  • 2. Mix in anise oil and egg.
  • 3. Add coffee solution.
  • 4. Add salt and spices to 1 cup of flour and sift.
  • 5. Mix into batter.
  • 6. Add ground pecans and enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. *I've never had to use more than 6 cups of flour.
  • 7. Roll into dime-size rolls, place on tray and chill.
  • 8. Cut thin, spread on baking sheet and bake at 325° to 350° for 10 minutes or until hard.

Md Sabbor
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5 stars! These cookies are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


James Edwards
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Sade
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Zaid Mughal
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of spices. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Xethean Bantom
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Dipesh Kamat
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so flavorful and the perfect holiday treat. I'll definitely be making them again next year.