Pfeffernüsse

Pfeffernüsse

This is an amazing German spice cookie that my family loves to make every Christmas.

prep time

15 min

cook time

10 min

servings

25 servings

Tags: desert german dish

instructions

step 1

Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pepper, salt, cloves and nutmeg into large bowl. Set aside. Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extracts; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Cover. Refrigerate 2 hours.

step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape heaping teaspoons of dough into ovals. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

step 3

Bake 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over warm cookies. Cool completely. Store cookies in airtight containers.

ingredients

2 3/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon anise extract

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

confectioners' sugar