Peppernuts Recipe

Name: Peppernuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 cup ground toasted filberts or almonds; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 cup ground toasted filberts or almonds
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In the large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar using an electric mixer.
2
Add the egg and ground nuts.
3
In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, soda, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.
4
Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a stiff dough forms.
5
Shape the dough into a ball.
6
(At this point, you can wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it to develop the flavor, for up to a week).
7
Cut off a portion of the dough at a time and roll between your hands and a lightly floured work surface to make slim, ropes about 1/2-inch thick.
8
Place 4 or 5 ropes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces using a sharp, small knife.
10
Separate the pieces.
11
Bake for 8 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned and dry.
12
Remove from the oven; cool on the baking sheet.

1134

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed, 1 large egg, 1 cup ground toasted filberts or almonds, 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.

Peppernuts

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