Pepper Nuts Cookies (Pfeffernusse)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Traditional German Christmas cookies - Pepper Nuts Cookies (Pfeffernusse)
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Prep

35 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice berries ( also known as Jamaican pepper ) or 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup blanched almond , ground
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped candied citron peel ( optional )
brandy

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
137
Sugar
10g
Fat
3g
Pepper Nuts Cookies (Pfeffernusse), also known as German spiced cookies, are a traditional German Christmas delicacy. These cookies originated in 16th-century Germany and have been a winter favorite ever since. These spiced cookies are commonly made with a mixture of flour, sugar, and spices, especially black pepper and cloves, which give these cookies their unique spicy taste. The cookies then undergo the special process of maturation for at least a day or two, up to a week, in the refrigerator, where they develop and enhance their flavor. The brandy coating gives cookies a delicious boozy flavor and is an essential part of the recipe. These cookies are perfect for snack time, tea parties, and Christmas celebrations with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice berries or black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and ground almond.
2.In a separate bowl, mix sugar and eggs together until light and creamy.
3.Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir.
4.Knead the dough thoroughly and wrap in a plastic wrap.
5.Let it rest for at least a day or two, up to a week, in the refrigerator to enhance flavors.
6.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7.Add chopped candied citron peel to the dough and knead again.
8.Roll the dough into small balls and place them onto a lined baking sheet.
9.Bake for 15-20 minutes.
10.Remove and let cool.
11.Using a brush, brush the brandy onto the cookies.

PROS

Pepper Nuts Cookies (Pfeffernusse) are deliciously spiced German cookies that are perfect for a holiday season as they are full of flavors.

These cookies are a crunchy crisp exterior and a soft, cakey interior.

CONS

Due to the high sugar content, these cookies should be eaten in moderation to promote a balanced diet and prevent high blood sugar levels.
They are also high in calories and fat due to the brandy coating.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pepper Nuts Cookies (Pfeffernusse) contain black pepper which is loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove are also warming spices, which have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

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