pfeffernuesse

(1 RATING)
38 Pinches
Mills River, NC
Updated on Jun 9, 2013

When I was growing up it wasn't really Christmas until Mom brought home Archway's Pfeffernuesse cookies. Once I got married I decided to try to make my own. They turned out quite well although they taste nothing like Archway's. Now that Archway no longer makes them I have started baking my own again. I've gotten rave reviews on them. These cookies have a denser texture than Archway's but they are very rich tasting.

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup light molasses
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 - beaten eggs
  • 4 1/4 cups sifted flour
  • 6 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • dash - black pepper
  • - confectioner's sugar

How To Make pfeffernuesse

  • Step 1
    In a small saucepan combine molasses and butter. Cook and stir constantly until butter melts. Transfer to large bowl. Put aside and cool to room temperature.
  • Step 2
    Stir in 2 beaten eggs.
  • Step 3
    In separate bowl mix together flour,granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Add flour mix to molasses mix in stages and mix until well incorporated with wooden spoon.
  • Step 5
    Wrap in wax paper and chill for 1 hour.
  • Step 6
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Step 7
    Bake on greased cookie sheet for 12 minutes and cool.
  • Step 8
    Once cool roll each cookie in confectioner's sugar being sure to coat well.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #butter
Keyword: #eggs
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #molasses
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #pepper
Keyword: #cloves
Keyword: #Nutmeg
Method: Bake
Culture: German
Ingredient: Flour

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