Pfeffernuesse IV

A spicy dark cookie that people in Germany make during the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 77 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ¾ cup molasses
• 1 dash ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine molasses and butter. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. When the mixture has cooled, beat in the eggs. Blend the molasses mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. While cookies are still warm, toss them in a bag with confectioners' sugar and toss to coat. When cool, toss with sugar again.