Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

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

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.
Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix
Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

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

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