Pfeffernüsse

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This traditional Christmas cookie from Germany will add a little spice to your holiday.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Perfect Cookie

SERVES Makes about 120 cookies

TIME 1 hour, plus 2 hours chilling and 20 minutes cooling

Pfeffernüsse
The Perfect Cookie

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Perfect Cookie

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pfeffernüsse (also known as peppernuts) are a popular traditional Christmas cookie with different iterations found throughout Germany, The Netherlands, and Denmark. They're spicy, bite-size cookies that soften and develop flavor as they age...

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