🍪 Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com! Today, we’re delving into the delightful world of German desserts with a recipe that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of European baking magic. 🇩🇪 Presenting the “Pfeffernusse” or Pepper Balls – a heavenly concoction of spices and sweetness that’s not only delicious but also surprisingly healthy. 🌟
Pfeffernusse Recipe 🍽️
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, German, European, Healthy, Weeknight, < 15 Mins, Oven
Servings: 12
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
Calories: 330.2 per serving
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Clove |
| 1/2 tsp | Mace |
| 1 tsp | Allspice |
| A pinch | Black pepper |
| 1 1/4 cups | Honey |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
Instructions:
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🌾 Sift the Flour, Baking Powder, and Spices: In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, clove, mace, allspice, and a pinch of black pepper. This aromatic blend sets the stage for the Pfeffernusse magic.
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🍯 Heat Honey and Butter: In a saucepan, gently heat the honey and butter until the butter melts, creating a luscious, golden concoction. Allow it to cool to lukewarm perfection.
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🥄 Beat in Eggs: Once the honey-butter duo reaches the ideal temperature, beat in the eggs. This step adds a rich and velvety texture to our Pfeffernusse.
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🍶 Incorporate Flour Mixture: Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, creating a dough that promises a symphony of flavors.
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❄️ Chill the Dough: Pop the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This brief chill time ensures easy shaping and maintains the integrity of those spice-infused flavors.
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⚪ Shape into Balls: Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, each one a perfect sphere of anticipation.
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🍪 Bake to Perfection: Place these delectable balls on a greased cookie sheet and let them bask in the warmth of a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. for approximately 15 minutes. Your kitchen will soon be filled with the irresistible aroma of Pfeffernusse.
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🌡️ Cool on Wire Racks: Once baked to a golden perfection, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. This step ensures that each bite maintains its delightful texture.
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🎨 Prepare Glaze: Mix confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and water to form a thin glaze. This adds a sweet finishing touch to our Pepper Balls.
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🍬 Dip and Dry: Dip each cookie into the glaze, coating it with a thin, sugary layer. Place the glazed wonders back on the wire rack to dry, creating a glossy, sweet exterior.
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📦 Store with Love: Once dry, store these divine Pfeffernusse in airtight tins. They’ll stay fresh and flavorful, ready to be shared or savored whenever your heart desires.
Embark on this culinary journey, and let the Pfeffernusse enchant your senses with each bite. Happy baking! 🌈✨
