Traditional Pfefferneusse Recipe

Name: Traditional Pfefferneusse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 3 drops anise oil; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon hot water; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 drops anise oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in molasses, anise oil, and egg. Dissolve baking soda in hot water, and stir into the mixture. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger and white pepper; blend into the molasses mixture until uniform. Knead for a minute until easy to work with. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly browned on the bottom. Do not over bake, or they will be very hard. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

1240

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 3 drops anise oil, and more.

Yes, Traditional Pfefferneusse 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.

Traditional Pfefferneusse

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