Pfeffernusse
A traditional German cookie—very spicy with hints of anise. Made with our All-Purpose Flour Artisan Blend.
Pfeffernusse
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Servings
about four dozen 2 1/2" cookies
A traditional German cookie—very spicy with hints of anise. Made with our All-Purpose Flour Artisan Blend.
Ingredients
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3 cups Pamela's All-Purpose Flour Artisan Blend
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fresh ground black, pink, white or green peppercorns, finely ground
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- ½ cup butter*, softened, or butter substitute
- ½ cup molasses
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 eggs*, large or egg replacer equivalent
- 1 tsp anise extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- *recommended for best results
Directions
In a medium size bowl, whisk together walnuts and all dry ingredients except powdered sugar (which is used for dusting), and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter, add molasses and honey, and mix again until fluffy. Add extract and eggs, one at a time, and mix until very light, about a minute. Add the dry ingredients about a cup at a time until well combined. Set aside to chill for at least two hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop out cookies using mounded TBSP, roll into 1" balls, and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes; cookies will have cracks and crevices. Allow to cool for a minute or two before moving to wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, or carefully dunk in a small bowl of powdered sugar, before cookies cool completely. Best tasting a couple of days after they are made; keep in airtight container.
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