Peppernuts

Name: Peppernuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup molasses; 1/3 cup butter; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1/3 cup fructose (fruit sugar)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 466 kcal · General

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Peppernuts – a delicious recipe with molasses, butter, egg, flour, white sugar, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/3 cup fructose (fruit sugar)

1
Heat molasses with butter, stirring until butter melts. Cool to room temperature. Beat egg and stir into molasses mixture.
2
Thoroughly mix dry ingredients, except fruit sugar. Add dry mixture to molasses and butter gradually. Blend thoroughly.
3
Shape into small balls. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Roll in fruit sugar while warm. Store in a tightly covered tin to keep them semisoft.

466

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* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup molasses, 1/3 cup butter, 1 egg, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Peppernuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
466 kcal
Category
General

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