Pfeffernüsse Cookies

Pfeffernüsse Cookies

This pfeffernüsse cookies recipe makes traditional German Christmas cookies spiced with black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
150 min
Servings
18

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place molasses, honey, shortening, and margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until well combined.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove from heat and cool to room temperature; beat in eggs.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, white sugar, brown sugar, anise extract, cinnamon, cardamom, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, pepper, and salt together in a large bowl.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add molasses mixture; stir until well combined. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll dough into acorn-sized balls; place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until firm and slightly crackled, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)

284
Calories
4 g
Protein
54 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
213 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/155182/pfeffernusse-cookies/
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