Pfeffernusse Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (Pfeffernusse Cookies). I have searched far and wide for a recipe that mimics my favorite, store-bought version of these cookies. I think, after days of thrown-out cookies, I have come as close as I can get.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs30 mins

Total: 3hrs

Servings: 18

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Pfeffernusse Cookies

Ingredients

½ cup molasses

¼ cup honey

¼ cup shortening

¼ cup margarine

2 eggs

4 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup white sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons anise extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

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Directions

Step 1

Stir together the molasses honey shortening and margarine in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in the eggs.

Step 2

Combine the flour white sugar brown sugar cardamom nutmeg cloves ginger anise cinnamon baking soda pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the molasses mixture and stir until thoroughly combines. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll the dough into acorn-sized balls. Arrange on baking sheets spacing at least 1 inch apart.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes. Move to a rack to cool. Dust cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar.

Nutritional Information

Pfeffernusse Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 284

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 53.9g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 30.2g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 20.7mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 139.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 53.9mcg 14%

Calcium: 37.2mg 4%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 31.1mg 11%

Potassium: 190.9mg 5%

Sodium: 212.8mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 56.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.