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Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

SUBMITTED BY: Pat K.

"Spicy German cookie"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup light molasses
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper.
  2. In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight.
  4. Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by Delilah
Not at all like traditional Pfeffernuesse. Dry, not very much spice flavor, and much too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by Megancake
I have been making these for years and everyone adores them, the only change I have made is to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by Deb Cusick
The dough is a bit stiff to work with but the results are excellent! This is a spice cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by SCRUFFY
My mother is pure german and the Pfeffernuesse cookies she made were different then these, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by KVALDER
Good, but nothing special. Neither spicy nor traditional. Molasses Crinkle recipe is much... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

Servings Per Recipe: 30

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 133

  • Total Fat: 3.6g
  • Cholesterol: 22mg
  • Sodium: 91mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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