Pfefferneuse Cookies

Name: Pfefferneuse Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 3 cups sugar; 3 cups honey; 1 12 cups cold strong coffee; 6 eggs, well beaten; 2 teaspoons anise (or 5-6 tsp. for more anise flavor); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 5 lbs flour

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Pfefferneuse Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, honey, coffee, eggs, anise. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
3 cups honey
1 12 cups cold strong coffee
6 eggs, well beaten
2 teaspoons anise (or 5-6 tsp. for more anise flavor)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
5 lbs flour

1
Mix shortening, sugar and honey; bring to hard boil; cool.
2
Add coffee; beat in eggs and spices.
3
Add flour a little at a time as it gets hard to stir.
4
Grease hands with shortening and shape into small round balls.
5
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.
7
Dip in powdered sugar when cool.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 3 cups sugar, 3 cups honey, 1 12 cups cold strong coffee, and more.

Yes, Pfefferneuse Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts 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
Category
Baking & Desserts

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