Pfeffernüsse (German Spice Cookies) Recipe
"Pfeffernüsse are one of the oldest of German cookies and an excellent addition to any Christmas cookie plate. Dunk them in coffee, tea, mulled cider, or hot chocolate. Or don’t dunk, just eat. Game plan: You can bake the cookies ahead of time and freeze them for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, bring them to room temperature and roll in the spiced sugar. This recipe was featured as part of our Holiday Cookies photo gallery...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the spiced sugar:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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For the cookies:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
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2 teaspoons packed finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 medium lemons)
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2 teaspoons packed finely grated orange zest (from 1 medium orange)
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1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 large egg
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3/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup finely chopped candied lemon or orange peel
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