Peppermint Peppernuts

Submitted by Rather Be Cookin

"Bite size crunchy cookies. A German tradition passed down from my family. Perfect for the holiday season."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 300 small cookies

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 4 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6 cups flour

directions

1. Cream sugar, eggs and butter.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix throughly.
3. Roll into a ball and place in refrigerator in gallon size plastic bag.
4. Later, roll into snakes and cut with scissors or knife.
5. Bake 350°F for 10-15 minutes (depending on desired crunch).

Reviews

[TaylorJenee]

My German Mennonite grandmother used to make these--she called them papenate. I love how the peppermint isn't too overpowering, but still very present. This is an easy recipe to make at Christmas!