GERMAN PFEFFERNUESSE

German Pfeffernuesse image

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

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.