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How to Make Pfeffernusse

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A traditional German cookie, pfeffernusse, or "peppernuts," get their name from a stiff dose of black pepper in the dough. Make them small so you can pop them in your mouth one at a time. This recipe makes about 4 dozen.

From Quick Guide: Christmas Dinner Ideas
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. brandy
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 c. toasted ground almonds
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. finely minced lemon peel
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp. finely minced orange peel
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. unsalted butter
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  • Cookie Sheets
  • Mixing Bowls
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  1. Step 1

    Stir together well the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

  2. Step 2

    Beat the butter and sugar until very creamy in a mixing bowl, then add the egg yolk, zests and almonds.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in half the flour, then the brandy and molasses, then the rest of the flour.

  4. Step 4

    Wrap and refrigerate the dough overnight.

  5. Step 5

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees F when ready to bake.

  6. Step 6

    Roll the dough into little balls the size of marbles, about 3/4 inch, and place them on cookie sheets.

  7. Step 7

    Bake 12-15 minutes or until they just start to turn brown.

  8. Step 8

    Cool briefly, then roll in powdered sugar.

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on 1/5/2006 My grandmother would shape the dough into 1-1/2 inch logs and then wrap them in plastic before placing them in the refrigerator or freezer (preferably the freezer).
Then using a kitchen shears, she would cut the dough into 3/4-1 inch pieces and place on a cookie sheet and bake.

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