Pfeffernüsse Cookies
This pfeffernüsse cookies recipe makes traditional German Christmas cookies spiced with black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place molasses, honey, shortening, and margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until well combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove from heat and cool to room temperature; beat in eggs.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add molasses mixture; stir until well combined. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (18 servings total)