Pfeffernuesse

Chef mariajane's Note:

I"m not even sure how to pronounce this recipe, but I can tell you one thing, these cookies are so tasty - This spice cookie , traditionally prepared for Christmas, features black pepper. Pfeffernuesse is the German word for "peppernuts". The black pepper enhances the spice tasts without adding heat, Simply Delicious!!

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 25 cookies

• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine , softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon lemon extract
• ½ teaspoon pure anise extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 ¾ cups flour
• confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs and extracts.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except confectioners sugar, to flour and sift. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing well, Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Peheat oven to 375°F Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into ovals and place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; sprinkle confectioners sugar over warm cookies.
6. When cookies are cool, store in airtight containers.

Reviews

[dakota_blue5]

My brother wanted pfeffernuesse for Christmas but you can't go into a store here and buy them like you can where I'm from! So I went and bought the stuff to make them cuz i'm a good sister even though I don't like anise or licorice flavoring at all. Mixed them up and baked them today and they are so good! Way better than any I've ever eaten from the store. I told him he has to share! :) Thanks Chef mariajane for the recipe!

[Firehousecook AKA Cap'n Jack]

The pronunciation is: Feffer Noose. This is so close to our recipe that I know it will be liked by all. In fact I will be making quite a large batch very son. Keep those recipies coming. Cap'n Jack