PFEFFERNUESSE

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These mild spice cookies, perfect for dunking, come from an old family recipe. The dough sits overnight to let the spices blend. The extraordinary flavors make these a holiday classic. —Betty Hawkshaw, Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup water
6-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup crushed aniseed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In a bowl, combine corn syrup, molasses and water; set aside. Combine the flour, aniseed, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Benton Robinson
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.


layla allam
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These cookies didn't turn out as I expected. They were too dry and crumbly.


Sr Selim
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I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear.


Simon Pius
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Girot City
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party.


FiA LeGend
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These cookies are a nice change from the traditional Christmas cookies.


Crystal Marnati
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I've never made pfeffernusse cookies before, but this recipe made it easy.


Hassan Mehmood
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Rae Miner
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were the first to go.


Md Rasel Islam
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


AsifUllah Khan
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I love the warm, spicy flavor of these cookies.


Md. Rafiqul
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


Bikrampur Bangladesh
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I've been making pfeffernusse cookies for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried.


Hridoy
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Basu kumari Shahi
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These pfeffernusse cookies are a delicious and festive treat! They're the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.