pfeffernusse - german peppernut cookies

How To Make pfeffernusse - german peppernut cookies

• Step 1
  COOKIES... In a bowl, combine flour, almond meal, German gingerbread spice, baking soda, and salt; whisk until blended and set aside.
• Step 2
  In the bowl of a stand mixer, add sugar, molasses, and butter. Using the paddle attachment, process on medium speed until mixed, cleaning the sides and the bottom of the bowl.
• Step 3
  Add egg and vanilla extract; process until blended.
• Step 4
  Working in batches, add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined before adding more.
• Step 5
  Place a piece of plastic wrap on top, making sure to touch the surface, and chill for 1 hour.
• Step 6
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place parchment paper on baking sheets; set aside
• Step 7
  Using a 1 to 1 1/2-tablespoon portion scoop, take some batter, level it out to create a dome, and place the flat side on the prepared baking sheets. When all are formed, roll each of them between your hands to make them into balls.
• Step 8
  Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through cooking.
• Step 9
  Remove from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack; allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
• Step 10
  GLAZE. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a bowl until the mixture turns into a smooth but also thick consistency, enough to stick to the cookies.
• Step 11
  Working with one at a time, drop a cookie into the icing and, using two forks, flip it until well coated before lifting to remove any excess glaze.
• Step 12
  Transfer the coated cookie to a wire rack sitting on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Step 13
  Let the cookies dry completely for 8 to 24 hours before storing them. Makes 4 dozen.
• Step 14
  To view these scrumptious German cookies on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/CmzBUQBRJjE
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