Pfeffernussen Recipe

Name: Pfeffernussen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup icing sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup icing sugar

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment.
2
In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda. Set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until soft. Add the brown sugar and the molasses and beat until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and continue to mix until well combined.
4
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture, blending just until all the ingredients are combined. Do not overmix.
5
Spoon a little of the dough and lightly roll it into a 1 1/2 inch ball. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, placing the cookies approximately 2-inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are crackly and the bottoms are golden brown.
6
Allow to cool before dusting with icing sugar.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pfeffernussen 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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