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Pfeffernusse German Pepper Nut Cookies

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Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light molasses (unsulfured)
1 egg
2 cups confectioners' sugar, for dusting (icing)

Nutritional information

155.4
Calories
37 g
Calories From Fat
4.2 g
Total Fat
2.5 g
Saturated Fat
17.9 mg
Cholesterol
68.8 mg
Sodium
28.4 g
Carbs
0.4 g
Dietary Fiber
18.4 g
Sugars
1.5 g
Protein
942g
Serving Size

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Pfeffernusse German Pepper Nut Cookies

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    Wonderfully easy to make, I added 1/4 tsp of ginger and 1/8 tsp cardamom. Also all too easy to eat!

    • 79 min
    • Serves 3
    • Easy

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    Pfeffernusse (German Pepper Nut Cookies ), This is from Williams Sonoma and it has been a family favorite for years It is a great twist on Gingerbread cookies , Wonderfully easy to make, I added 1/4 tsp of ginger and 1/8 tsp cardamom Also all too easy to eat!


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    Steps

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    In a Medium Bowl, Sift Together the Flour, Salt, Pepper, Aniseeds, Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Allspice, Nutmeg and Cloves.

    2
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    in a Large Bowl, Using an Electic Mixer Set on Medium Speed, Beat Together the Butter, Brown Sugar and Molasses Until Light and Fluffy, About 4 Minutes.

    3
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    Beat in the Egg.

    4
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    Reduce the Mixer Speed to Low and Beat in the Flour Mixture.

    5
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    Cover and Refrigerate For Several Hours.

    6
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    Position a Rack in the Middle of an Oven and Preheat to 350 Degrees F.

    7
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    Butter 2 Baking Sheets, Scoop Up Pieces of Dough and Roll Between Your Palms Into Balls 1 1/2 Inches in Diameter.

    8
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    Place the Balls on the Cookie Sheets Spacing Them About 2 Inches Apart.

    9
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    Bake Until the Cookies Are Golden Brown on the Bottom and Firm to the Touch, About 14 Minutes.

    10
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    Transfer the Baking Sheets to Racks and Let the Cookies Cool Slightly on the Sheets.

    11
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    Place the Confectioners' Sugar in a Sturdy Paper Bag, Drop a Few Cookies Into the Bag, Close the Top Securely, and Shake Gently to Coat the Warm Cookies With the Sugar.

    12
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    Transfer to Racks and Let Cool Completely.

    13
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    Repeat With the Remaining Cookies.

    14
    Done

    Store in an Air-Tight Container at Room Temperature For Up to 1 Week.

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