Linda’s Pfefferneuse

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Traditional German Pfefferneuse recipe for your holiday season
in Cookie

Prep

30 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/4 cup margarine
1 large egg
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
48
Calories
73
Sugar
7g
Fat
1g
Pfefferneuse is a traditional German cookie, often baked and served over Christmas and holiday seasons. The spiced cookie, coated in powdered sugar, has a distinctive aroma filled with warmth and nostalgia. The recipe dates back to the middle ages, where it was originally served as a medicine to fight off digestive problems and illness. The spices in the cookie, such as cardamom, nutmeg, and aniseed, were originally thought to have healing properties. Today, Pfefferneuse is enjoyed as a treat, and its rich history and unique taste make it a popular choice for the holiday season.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2.In a large mixer bowl, beat honey, molasses, margarine, and egg until well mixed.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, black pepper, and aniseed.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating at low speed just until well blended.
5.Shape the dough into balls of about 1-inch in diameter and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6.Bake 10-12 minutes or until set, then remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

PROS

Pfefferneuse is a classic German Christmas cookie, which has a strong, spiced taste and is perfect for a festive celebration.

These cookies are easy to make and will impress your guests.

CONS

This recipe can make a large number of cookies, which can be time-consuming to roll and shape by hand.

These cookies are not overly sweet, and some may not find the distinctive spiced taste appealing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains molasses, which is a good source of iron and calcium and has been linked to supporting healthy bones.
The spices used in this recipe have been linked to anti-inflammatory properties and improved digestion.

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