German Pfeffernusse Cookies

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German Pfeffernusse Cookies
Pfeffernusse, a German cookie made with ginger, molasses and pepper. (Electronic image by Ron Flaviano)

German Pfeffernusse Cookies | Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Move to a rack to cool. Dust cookies with confectioner’s sugar.

PREPARATION

  1. Combine molasses, honey and butter; stir until creamy; stir in eggs.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cardamom, nutmeg, gloves, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, pepper and salt. Add molasses mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. Roll dough into acorn-sized balls.
  5. Arrange on baking sheets, spacing at least 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Move to a rack to cool.
  8. Dust cooled cookies with confectioner’s sugar.

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