Traditional Pfeffernuesse Recipe

Name: Traditional Pfeffernuesse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup mild flavor molasses; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 1 teaspoon anise extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Powdered sugar or sugar, if desired

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mild flavor molasses
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 Land O Lakes Egg
1 teaspoon anise extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar or sugar, if desired

1
Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and molasses in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy.
2
Combine water and coffee granules in another bowl; stir until dissolved.
3
Add coffee mixture and all remaining ingredients except flour; continue beating until well mixed.
4
Add flour; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5
Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes until firm.
6
Heat oven to 350F.
7
Divide dough into 10 portions (about 1/4 cup dough each).
8
Roll 1 portion at a time into 18x1/2-inch rope on lightly floured surface.
9
Cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces with sharp knife.
10
Place pieces 1/2 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
11
Bake 8-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set.
12
Place waxed paper on top of cooling racks.
13
Loosen cookies with spatula; spread onto waxed paper.
14
Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar or sugar, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup mild flavor molasses, and more.

Yes, Traditional Pfeffernuesse 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 Pfeffernuesse

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