Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix
Description
This is a recipe for a traditional spicy German cookie made with black pepper commonly found on Christmas cookie platters.
Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup white sugar
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3/4 cup light molasses
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 cup butter
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
1
Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper.
2
In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature.
3
Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight.
4
Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.