Pfeffernüsse

Name: Pfeffernüsse
Yield: Makes about 120 cookies
Cuisine: Eastern European & German
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 3/4 teaspoon, ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon, ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon, pepper; 1/3 cup, molasses; 1/4 cup packed (1 3/4 ounces), light brown sugar; 2 cups (10 ounces), all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup, blanched slivered almond; 1/4 cup, candied orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1 , large egg; 1/2 cup, confectioners' sugar, sifted

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Eastern European & German

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

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SERVESMakes about 120 cookies

TIME1 hour, plus 2 hours chilling and 20 minutes cooling

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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