Pfeffernusse

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

• Calories: 51 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1.25 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.75 cup finely chopped almonds

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.