Pfeffernuesse Cookies Recipe

Name: Pfeffernuesse Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

1
In a small saucepan, combine molasses, honey, butter and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs and extract.
2
Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and salt. Gradually add molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased
4
. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

1106

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

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: 1/2 cup molasses, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, cubed, 1/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Pfeffernuesse 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.

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