Pfeffernusse Recipe
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Pfeffernusse

By: Kristi 
"These nut-sized cookies are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. They are called Pepperkaker, in Norway."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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Original Recipe Yield 16 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.
  5. Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
  6. Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 51 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by cookindude   view full review
I love these cookies. They remind me of my grandmother's cookies from Germany. I make the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by scanime   view full review
My favorite of the Pfeffernusse recipes... it tastes like the ones my grandmother makes. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by kirstinvgr   view full review
Nice crunchy cookie, great for the holidays. I did double the spices (except the pepper) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by VEGGIEAMBER   view full review
Very unusual flavor for a cookie- very spicy and not especially sweet. I enjoyed them for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by DEBBYDOODLEBUG   view full review
These cookies are fabulous! Not a sweet treat, but a wonderful spicy cookie. My husband loves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by babybunnies   view full review
I loved these! I ran out of cardamom, so I used some nutmeg and cloves in place. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by NIKKI99   view full review
I was looking for a recipe that had a different unique taste to it. These sounded good so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by Jennifer   view full review
I made this recipe without the cardamom and almonds. I used black pepper instead of white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by amydoll   view full review
These cookies are unlike any I've ever had before. The flavor takes some getting used to. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2011 by halfnotes   view full review
I am a firm believer in trying the original recipe before making modifications, unless of...

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