Pfeffernusse
Description
These nut-sized cookies are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. They are called Pepperkaker, in Norway.
Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.
5
Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
6
Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.