Holiday Pfeffernusse Cookies Recipe

Name: Holiday Pfeffernusse Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup molasses (I used sorghum molasses); ¼ cup honey; ½ cup unsalted butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons anise extract; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup white sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon allspice, ground; 1 cup confectionery sugar (more if needed)

Servings: persons

½ cup molasses (I used sorghum molasses)
¼ cup honey
½ cup unsalted butter
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons anise extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice, ground
1 cup confectionery sugar (more if needed)

1
Combine butter, honey and molasses in a pot and melt over low heat on the stove.
2
Do not boil!
3
Remove from heat and let cool.
4
Beat eggs and anise extract together and stir into honey mixture.
5
In a large mixing bowl add the flour, sugars, spices and salt and mix together well with a spoon.
6
Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir till makes a stiff dough.
7
Chill about 3 hours in the refrigerator.
8
Remove from refrigerator and roll into small balls with your hands or you can cut some of the dough with cookie cutters.
9
(I did some both ways.
10
I made some bite sized ones for my grandson and several different sizes) The dough is easy to work once it comes out of the fridge.
11
Place on sprayed or greased cookie sheets.
12
Bake in preheated 325 degree oven 15 minutes.
13
Remove from pan and let cool.
14
Roll in confectionery sugar.
15
Store in airtight container and allow to sit for a couple days before serving.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup molasses (I used sorghum molasses), ¼ cup honey, ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Holiday Pfeffernusse Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Pfeffernusse Cookies

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