Pfeffernusse

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 16, 2003

We couldn't find Grandma's recipe so we gave this one a try. Not bad but not as dark (or as good)as we remember. We sent this recipe to Grandma and she said it was missing dark molasses. I'll post her recipe when she sends it.

—Sherri

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 08, 2008

I did not care for this recipe. These are not peppernuts as we know them over here in the Netherlands. Ingredients of peppernuts are: sugar, cacao, salt, milk powder, cacao butter, skined milk, vanilla, speculaas, cinnamon, pepper, and vegetable fat

—Pentagramz

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8 Ratings

Dec 14, 2004

The spicy flavor is very nice BUT the consistency of the dough is all wrong. Even after 4 hours of chilling it was soft and gooey, and almost impossible to shape, more like a drop batter. The cookies baked up round and flat. I added another 2/3 cup of flour to make the dough manageable, and it didn't seem to make a significant change in the taste.

—SOBELLE

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Dec 08, 2002

Extremely good.

—MRBIZNESS

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Sep 17, 2005

Not what I expected, but they were very good. I expected a harder cookie, but these are a soft cookie with great flavor. My husband really likes these.

—Peggy 's Kitchen

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Dec 22, 2008

These are great! I made the first batch a too big and only got 23 so they were bigger than I was used to. Next time I will make them smaller and use a bag to shake them in powdered sugar to get a more even coating. I also noticed a slight pepper after taste not evident in store bought which are nearly impossible to find in South Carolina since Archway went out of business. I may cut back or eliminate the pepper depending on what my family thinks.

—jiminlex

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Nov 27, 2005

I know everyone else really liked these cookies, but I thought they were worst cookies I've ever made or tasted! The black pepper was definately evident! I will not even try to make these again. Sorry.

—Tomsmom

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Dec 14, 2011

This didn't taste anything like pfeffernusse. Even not as pfeffernusse it tasted gross. It's very very clear this recipe was nothing more than an attempt to promote as many McCormick products as possible. Using a different brand for each of the items wouldn't have magically made this cookie taste good. This isn't a traditional cookie, it's an advertisement, and it tastes like it. Skip this recipe.

—Jane Austen

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Nutrition

Calories
105 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
15.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
4.2 g
6%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
95 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pfeffernusse

Serving Size: 1/25 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 25
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 105
** Calories from Fat: 38

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 4.2g 6 %
** Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
** Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
** Sodium 95mg 4 %
** Potassium 29mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 15.5g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
** Protein 1.5g 3 %
** Sugars 8.6g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.