Pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse

These nut-sized cookies are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. They are called Pepperkaker, in Norway.

Calories
51 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4
Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.
Step 5
Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
Step 6
Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.
Pfeffernusse
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Pfeffernusse

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)

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