Pfeffernuesse (German Peppernuts) Recipe

Name: Pfeffernuesse (German Peppernuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon mace; 4 large eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 each lemon zest grated; 1/2 cup candied citron finely chopped; 1/2 cup almonds unblanched, ground; 3 tablespoons brandy

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mace
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 each lemon zest grated
1/2 cup candied citron finely chopped
1/2 cup almonds unblanched, ground
3 tablespoons brandy

1
Stir together flour, cinnamon, basking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, salt, pepper and mace; set aside.
2
In a large bowl beat eggs at medium speed of mixer until fluffy.
3
Gradually beat in sugar.
4
Continue beating 15 minutes longer or until thick and fluffy.
5
Add flour mixture in thirds, adding lemon peel, citron, and almonds to last third and blending thoroughly after each addition.
6
Turn half the dough out onto lightly floured surface.
7
Roll out 1/2 inch thick.
8
Cut with 1-inch round cutter (inside of doughnut cutter works well) and place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
9
Reroll scraps.
10
Let stand uncovered at room temperature overnight.
11
When ready to bake, turn cookies over so moist side is up; put drop of brandy in center of each.
12
Bake in preheated 300F (150C).
13
oven 20 minutes or until cookies pop and are baked through.
14
(Break one in half; if not sticky, it's done.)
15
Remove to racks to cool.

1030

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Pfeffernuesse (German 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.

Pfeffernuesse (German Peppernuts)

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