Pfeffernüsse
Pfeffernüsse are traditional German spiced cookies, perfect for the holiday season. They are covered in powdered sugar and have a delightful peppery kick.
Ingredients - Serves 24
- Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup
- Egg - 1 large
- Molasses - 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
- Butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground cloves - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 1/4 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, spices, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and molasses until creamy. Beat in the egg.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish and roll the cooled cookies in the sugar to coat.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 2g
- Carbs: 14g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 6g