PFEFFERNUESSE COOKIES

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A German holiday tradition, these fragrant cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts, they go wonderfully with coffee or tea.-Joanne Nelson, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine molasses, honey, butter and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs and extract., Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and salt. Gradually add molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Nnenna Ogbonna
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.


brandon hiebert
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These cookies are easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


shalanda stevens
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


I Hill
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These cookies are delicious, but they're a bit too spicy for my taste.


Nonsikelelo Ntenga
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I love these cookies! They're the perfect holiday treat.


MARKERS King
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're perfect for the holidays.


Peter Agatha Chisom
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I've tried many pfeffernusse recipes and this one is by far the best. The cookies are so flavorful and the texture is perfect.


Mumo Kennedy
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


Bishnu Koirala
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Muhammad Shafeeq
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These cookies are delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Billy Ekpo
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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're always a hit with my family and friends.


Vanessa Dore
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These cookies are so delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again next year.


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