Mom’s Fabulous Pfeffernuesse

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Mom's Fabulous Pfeffernuesse recipe for your holiday season
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups butter
1 1/4 cups brown sugar , packed
3/4 cup honey ( OR a combination ) or 3/4 cup molasses ( OR a combination )
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mace
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon anise extract
2 cups nuts , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
36
Calories
172
Sugar
15g
Fat
8g
Pfeffernuesse is a traditional German holiday cookie that is made with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. These cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, making them a popular gift during the holiday season. The nuts in the recipe can be swapped for raisins or omitted altogether to make this recipe nut-free. These cookies are best enjoyed with a cup of warm tea or cocoa.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy.
3.Add honey, water, and baking soda. Beat until smooth.
4.Add in pepper, clove, allspice, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, and cardamom. Mix well.
5.Slowly stir in flour and salt until the dough comes together.
6.Add anise extract and nuts. Mix until combined.
7.Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

PROS

Soft and chewy with a hint of spice, these Pfeffernuesse cookies are delicious and perfect for the holiday season.

They can be stored for weeks in an airtight container.

CONS

These cookies are sweet and high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

People with nut allergies should avoid eating them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help boost the immune system and promote good health.

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