Desserts
Pfeffernüsse
Named for black pepper, which gives Pfeffernusse [FEHF-fuhr-noos] a little bite, these petite spiced cookies make one heck of a yuletide treat. One of the best things about these classic German cookies is they get better with age, making them the perfect make-ahead Christmas cookie. Their flavor intensifies and they stay moist and chewy, so they're ideal for shipping.
Ingredients
WHISK:
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BEAT:
Instructions
Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and cloves.
Cream butter and brown sugar in a bowl with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, 5 minutes.
Beat molasses, egg, vanilla, and zest into butter mixture.
Add flour mixture and beat just to combine. Cover and chill dough at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop dough using a 1 tsp. measure and arrange on prepared baking sheets.
Bake cookies until firm around the edges, about 12 minutes; let cool on baking sheets until firm enough to transfer to a rack. Let cookies cool completely.
Toss cookies with powdered sugar.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per cookie
Calories: 31
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 1%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Carbs 5g 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.