PFEFFERNUSSE COOKIES

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I have searched far and wide for a recipe that mimics my favorite, store-bought version of these cookies. I think, after days of thrown-out cookies, I have come as close as I can get.

Provided by Thebeansma

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 3h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup molasses
¼ cup honey
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup margarine
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons anise extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Stir together the molasses, honey, shortening, and margarine in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in the eggs.
  • Combine the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, anise, cinnamon, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the molasses mixture and stir until thoroughly combines. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll the dough into acorn-sized balls. Arrange on baking sheets, spacing at least 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes. Move to a rack to cool. Dust cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 212.8 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

John Rage
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These cookies were a bit dry.


Foli Geophery
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Hasan marhoon
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Not bad


India Blair
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These cookies are amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


My Husband
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My family loves these cookies! They're the perfect holiday treat.


Edith Mumbe
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Matt Wooten
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These cookies are delicious! The flavor is amazing and they're so easy to make.


Ekram Hossain
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I love these cookies! They're so flavorful and the perfect texture.


Emrans Hossain
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Aaron Virgin
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Yum!


Z&N UNCUT
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Saeed Shah
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


Cindy Lynn
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Not bad!


Anabia Khan
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These cookies are the best! They're so flavorful and the perfect texture.


Shirhama Hossein
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Just made these cookies and they are absolutely delicious! The flavor is amazing and they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Juliana Hernandez
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Will definitely make again!


MD Yeaisn Alli
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These are a great cookie for the holidays. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Malik Van
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Amazing!


Prince Owusu
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Making these cookies is a great way to feel festive this time of year, and the aroma is out of this world! My family raved about these Pfeffernusse cookies!