Pfeffernusse

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Chill Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    24 Cookies

  • Calories

    124 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    German

Pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse is a traditional German spice cookie that's loaded with all the flavors we love for the Holidays. Incredibly soft cookies with molasses, ginger and warm spices, these Pfeffernusse cookies are always the first things to go on a Christmas cookie tray!

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1 large egg
  • cup molasses
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all the spices and all-purpose flour.
  2. Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, beat together butter, sugar, molasses, egg, and anise extract. Beat until smooth.
  3. Slowly add in flour mixture and mix until well incorporated.
  4. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F
  6. Scoop dough out using cookie scoop and roll into balls. Dough balls should be about 1 ½ tablespoon.
  7. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
  8. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on a baking sheet.
  9. Using a sifter, dust each cookie with powdered sugar on both sides. You may need to dust each cookie a few times to get them completely covered.
  10. Let the cookie cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
  • Don’t skip the step of refrigerating the dough for an hour, this helps the cookies from spreading during cooking.
  • The uncooked dough can be in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can freeze the dough wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and placed in an airtight container. Allow the dough to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 129mg (5%) Potassium 86mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 129IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 5%
Potassium 86mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 129IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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