Pfeffernuesse Cookies

Name: Pfeffernuesse Cookies
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, German
Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:15min

A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts, they go wonderfully with coffee or tea.—Joanne Nelson, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:35:47 GMT