Description
These Pfeffernusse Cookies are a delightful German treat, perfect for the holiday season. They are spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice, and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and both peppers.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Shape dough: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until puffed and set.
- Cool and coat: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while still warm. Once cooled, roll again for a thicker coating.
Notes
- These cookies improve in flavor after a day or two as the spices develop.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Pfeffernusse cookies are a traditional German holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
