Pfeffernusse(Peppernuts) Recipe

Name: Pfeffernusse(Peppernuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 20 ounces corn syrup, dark; 2 cups sugar granulated; 1 cup butter plus 1 cup lard, or, 2 c crisco; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs beaten slightly; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon anise oil; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; ⅓ teaspoon ginger; 2 cups nuts finely chopped; 10 cups flour, all-purpose

Servings: persons

20 ounces corn syrup, dark
2 cups sugar granulated
1 cup butter plus 1 cup lard, or, 2 c crisco
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs beaten slightly
1 cup buttermilk
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon anise oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
⅓ teaspoon ginger
2 cups nuts finely chopped
10 cups flour, all-purpose

1
Boil the corn syrup for 2 minutes, and then add the sugar, butter, and salt.
2
Stir until sugar and shortening are melted, then cool.
3
When cool, add remaining ingredients (except flour).
4
Add flour in increments until dough is very stiff.
5
Chill thoroughly (can even be frozen).
6
Roll chilled dough into rolls about the width of a finger.
7
Cut with a knife into small 'pillows'.
8
Pat pillows flat and bake in moderate oven (350 degreesF, maybe 8 to 10 minutes.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces corn syrup, dark, 2 cups sugar granulated, 1 cup butter plus 1 cup lard, or, 2 c crisco, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pfeffernusse(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.

Pfeffernusse(Peppernuts)

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