Pfeffernuse

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min

Spiced Pfeffernuse cookies feature warm cinnamon, cloves, and chopped nuts, offering a festive, aromatic treat that improves with age, perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges.

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 3 oz. box citron, chopped
  • 3 to 4 c. flour

Instructions

  1. Mix the ingredients in the order given.
  2. Pinch off small pieces and roll with hands into balls about the size of an English walnut.
  3. Bake at 350°F for approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Store in an airtight container for several weeks before eating for best flavor.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

611 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 19.3g 25% DV
Carbs 113.8g 41% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 31.5g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2866.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 625.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 1744.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 45% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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