Pfeffernussen
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon clove ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature ⓘ
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed ⓘ
- 1/4 cup molasses ⓘ
- 1 large egg, at room temperature ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup icing sugar ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment.
- In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until soft. Add the brown sugar and the molasses and beat until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and continue to mix until well combined.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture, blending just until all the ingredients are combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon a little of the dough and lightly roll it into a 1 1/2 inch ball. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, placing the cookies approximately 2-inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are crackly and the bottoms are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before dusting with icing sugar.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1031
kcal
52% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).