plain or fancy peppernuts (pfeffernuesse)

Name: Plain or Fancy Peppernuts (Pfeffernuesse)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: ## GENTLY MIX WITH A HAND MIXER THE FOLLOWING STEPS; 1 cup(s) sour cream; 1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) margarine; ## CREAM THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS; 3 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 teaspoon(s) allspice, ground; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; ## ADD ABOVE INGREDIENTS TO THE CREAMED MIXTURE; 1/2 pound(s) dates, ground fine; 1/2 cup(s) walnuts, ground fine; ## ADD IN SMALL AMOUNTS THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS, SLOWLY; 3 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour, may use up to 4 cups

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Angela Gray

Bristol, TN

Updated on Aug 15, 2011

These deliciously little fragrant cookies are full of spices and holiday goodness ! For the best flavor start with only the freshest spices, or even better grind your own! Pfeffernuesse translates to pepper nuts in German. They are believed to have come to America with immigrants in the 19th Century. German children are told by their parents that Pfeffernuesse are Santa's favorite cookie. And I do believe they are right ! This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Judy.

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Deliciously fragrant little cookies provide a delightful rush of warm spices and holiday cheer!

prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield makes a lot of cookies, depending on the size you choose

Ingredients

GENTLY MIX WITH A HAND MIXER THE FOLLOWING STEPS
1 cup sour cream
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
CREAM THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS
3 - eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice, ground
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ADD ABOVE INGREDIENTS TO THE CREAMED MIXTURE
1/2 pound dates, ground fine
1/2 cup walnuts, ground fine
ADD IN SMALL AMOUNTS THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS, SLOWLY
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, may use up to 4 cups

How To Make plain or fancy peppernuts (pfeffernuesse)

Step 1

Work in flour until not to sticky, but still a little moist.

Step 2

CHILL Dough Overnight, covered
Step 3

Lightly grease a large cookie sheet
Step 4

Dough is sticky, work with small amounts.
Step 5

Flour surface, dip kitchen shears into a jar of water.
Step 6

Roll dough into thin ropes, about the size of your index finger.
Step 7

Snip off small pieces of dough, about the size of your index finger joint.
Step 8

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min. DO NOT OVERBAKE
Step 9

Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar or glaze with lemon juice mixed with powdered sugar till smooth. Lightly brush on. I like them with just powdered sugar.
Step 10

Store cookies in an airtight container, should stay fresh for weeks.
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