Pfefferneuse Recipe

Name: Pfefferneuse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/2 teaspoon mace; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup citron, finely chopped; confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup citron, finely chopped
confectioners' sugar

1
Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, mace and pepper together.
2
Beat eggs until light, then beat in sugar until very light and fluffy.
3
Stir in dry ingredients.
4
Mix in lemon zest and citron.
5
Break off small pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
6
Place cookies on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. these cookies do not spread.
7
Cover with waxed paper and let sit overnight.
8
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
9
Cool on wire racks.
10
Roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.
11
Store in tightly covered container for about 1 week to mellow.
12
Keep a slice of soft bread in container to keep cookies from becoming rock hard.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups flour, sifted, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon clove, and more.

Yes, Pfefferneuse 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.

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