Spicy Cut-out Cookie - Pfeffernuesse Recipe

Name: Spicy Cut-out Cookie - Pfeffernuesse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80 ml) mild-flavored molasses; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter; 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar; 3/4 tsp (4 ml) ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground allspice; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) black pepper; 1 beaten egg

Servings: persons

1/3 cup (80 ml) mild-flavored molasses
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp (4 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cardamom
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground allspice
1/8 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
1 beaten egg

1
Combine molasses and butter in a small saucepan.
2
Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Pour into a large bowl and cool to room temp.
5
In a medium bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, cardamom, allspice and pepper.
6
Set flour mixture aside.
7
Stir egg into cooled molasses mixture.
8
Gradually stir in flour mixture until combined, kneading in the last of the flour mixture by hand.
9
Cover and chill dough for about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
10
Divide dough into 12 portions.
11
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a rope about 10 inches long.
12
Cut ropes into 1/2 inch pieces.
13
Places pieces 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased sheet.
14
Bake in a 350 degree (175 C.) oven about 10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
15
Transfer cookies to paper towels and let cool.

410

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Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup (80 ml) mild-flavored molasses, 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cut-out Cookie - Pfeffernuesse 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.

Spicy Cut-out Cookie - Pfeffernuesse

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