Best German Pfeffernuesse Recipes

GERMAN PFEFFERNUESSE

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Looking for a distinctive German dessert? Then check out these delicious cookies made with molasses - a tasty treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 240

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise oil, if desired
Powdered sugar

Steps:

In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350°F. On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1/4 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 4 Cookies, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 4 g

GERMAN PFEFFERNUESSE

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I remember having friends at school bring these fun, marble-sized cookies in their lunchboxes. They're of German origin and taste very good.-N.R. Urie, Pueblo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon anise extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon each salt, baking soda and cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cream, corn syrup, honey and extracts. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.