Pfeffernusse Cookies II

A pfeffernusse cookie that can be cut into round shapes. Great at Christmas.

• Calories: 43 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1 teaspoon brandy

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until thick and light-colored. Beat in the lemon juice. Beat in the lemon zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Stir in the hazelnuts. Cover and chill for 4 hours.

Step 4

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Using a 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the baking sheets with clean towels and leave undisturbed for 4 hours.

Step 5

Turn the cookies over and place a drop of brandy in the center of each cookie. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.