Description
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of traditional German holiday baking with these delightful Pfeffernusse Cookies. These soft, chewy cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, making them a perfect treat for the festive season.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices, including black pepper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a thick dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Form and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until puffed and just set.
- Cool and coat: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. While still slightly warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Once fully cooled, roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- These cookies get better after a day or two as the flavors deepen.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
