Pfefferkuchen

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring molasses, honey, and sugar to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir butter, lemon zest, anise, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom into molasses mixture. Dissolve baking soda in water, then stir into molasses mixture. Sift 6 cups flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together into a large bowl; stir in molasses mixture and eggs until smooth. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour until a stiff dough forms.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide dough into 4 pieces (to make it more manageable). Roll out dough on a well floured surface to ¼-inch thick; cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (108 servings total)