Pfeffernusse(Christmas)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: German

Delicious Pfeffernusse cookies with warming spices, molasses, citron peel, and anise seed, perfect for Christmas celebrations and those who enjoy flavorful, spiced treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar or honey
  • 1 cup lard
  • 3/4 pint molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 cup citron peel
  • 1 tablespoon anise seed
  • 3 teaspoons soda

Instructions

  1. Stir in enough flour so the dough can be dropped on a cookie sheet.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

715 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 37.3g 48% DV
Carbs 106.2g 39% DV
Fiber 19.3g 69% DV
Sugar 19.3g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 274.3mg 12% DV
Potassium 1505.5mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 92.8mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40.5mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 621.8mg 48% DV
Iron 16.5mg 91% DV

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

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