Pfeffernüsse

Name: Pfeffernüsse
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c all purpose flower; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ginger powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp clove, ground; 1/2` tsp cardamon, ground; 1 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 c butter, room temperature; 1 c sugar; 1/4 c dark molasses; 1 egg; powdered sugar

By Ted Wildman
@Ted_Wildman

Pepernoten are originally a Dutch treat, baked during 'Sinterklaas', a feast on 5 December (6 December in Belgium and Germany) on which little children receive gifts from the holy St. Nicholas, the partial inspiration for Santa Claus. In Germany, Pfeffernüsse are traditionally made during the Christmas season. These were family favorites growing up and this is one of my Grandma's recipes past down from my Great Grandmother. My great Grandfather still spoke fluent German and he loved to call me snicklefritz.

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Serves:

5 dozen

Prep:

1 Hr 10 Min

Cook:

1 Hr

Ingredients

3 1/2 c

all purpose flower
2 tsp

baking powder
1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon
1 tsp

ginger powder
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

clove, ground
1/2` tsp

cardamon, ground
1 1/4 tsp

black pepper
1 c

butter, room temperature
1 c

sugar
1/4 c

dark molasses
1

egg
·

powdered sugar
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How to Make Pfeffernüsse

Step-by-Step

Grease cookie sheets, Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place flour, clove, salt, pepper, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, and baking soda in a large bowl; stir to combine.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with mixer: Beat in molasses and egg.
Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at low speed until dough forms. Wrap dough in in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with sifted powdered sugar.