Pfeffernusse

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Dec 03, 2006

I love these cookies. They remind me of my grandmother's cookies from Germany. I make the recipe exactly as is BUT after I pull them from the oven I put them in a bag of powdered sugar and coat them. Then I let them sit for 3 - 5 days. Sometimes I coat them again with powdered sugar before serving.

—cookindude

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Feb 23, 2009

My favorite of the Pfeffernusse recipes... it tastes like the ones my grandmother makes. I did both a normal batch, and following another reviewer's suggestion, a batch with double the spices (except pepper). I like it better with the stronger spices and flavors.

—scanime

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Nov 21, 2007

Nice crunchy cookie, great for the holidays. I did double the spices (except the pepper) and was still wishing for more spiced flavor, so I'd probably triple them next time. I also cut the sugar down to 1 c. and it was still just the right amount of sweetness.

—kirstinvgr

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Dec 12, 2003

Very unusual flavor for a cookie- very spicy and not especially sweet. I enjoyed them for breakfast with a cup of tea.

—VEGGIEAMBER

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Mar 01, 2008

These cookies are fabulous! Not a sweet treat, but a wonderful spicy cookie. My husband loves Pfeffernusse, and I had never made them. He raved about them. Warn the readers that the dough is dry and crumbly. I was afraid I had put too much flour in, and made a second batch! But they came out great. Took the second dough and froze it to bake them off for when my adult kids come for a visit.

—DEBBYDOODLEBUG

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Dec 10, 2006

I loved these! I ran out of cardamom, so I used some nutmeg and cloves in place. I also added vanilla and about 1 tablespoon of honey. These are great with black coffee! I later thought adding in orange or lemon zest would be a lovely variation. Thanks for the recipe!

—babybunnies

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Dec 30, 2007

I was looking for a recipe that had a different unique taste to it. These sounded good so I made them according to the recipe, adding in the optional almonds. (I toasted them first in the oven before I added them and it made a wonderful difference) ~ This recipe was GREAT. I didn't want to give any of them away! If you like exotic different flavors with a little pinch of spice, you will love these. AWESOME!

—NIKKI99

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May 10, 2011

I am a firm believer in trying the original recipe before making modifications, unless of course there is an obvious error in the ingredients. I followed the recipe exactly and really enjoyed the flavor of these cookies. I didn't add the almonds because I'm not a big fan of nuts in desserts. If you are not a fan of cardamom, you probably won't like these cookies. The cardamom flavor was definitely present, but not overpowering. Definitely follow the instructions and only add 1/2 cup of the flour mixture at a time. The last 1/2 cup to Cup of flour you will probably want to knead the dough by hand. Don't expect a very big cookie. They don't grow much bigger than the inch ball you originally rolled them into. My children and my husband really liked the cookies. It was a very easy recipe and one that I will be making again.

—halfnotes

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Nutrition

Calories
51 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
7.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
2.2 g
3%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
42 mg
2%

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

Nutritional Information

Pfeffernusse

Serving Size: 1/96 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 96
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 51
Calories from Fat: 19

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g 3 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 42mg 2 %
Potassium 20mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
** Sugars 2.9g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 6 %

* 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.