Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

This is a recipe for a traditional spicy German cookie made with black pepper commonly found on Christmas cookie platters.

• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ¾ cup light molasses
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper.

Step 2

In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight.

Step 4

Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.