Pfeffernusse Cookies Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 3 dozen
🍽️ Yield: 36 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the spicy sweetness of these Pfeffernusse Cookies, perfect for sharing during festive occasions like Christmas or Hanukkah. These treats, infused with a blend of aromatic spices, are not only delicious but also quick and easy to make.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 1/2 cups | Flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking powder |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground black pepper |
| 3/4 tsp | White pepper |
| 1/4 tsp | Ginger |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Vegetable shortening |
| 1 cup | Honey |
| 1 | Egg |
| Confectioners’ sugar |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, white pepper, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until creamy.
- Gradually beat in the honey, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take around 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg until well incorporated.
- Lower the mixer speed and gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until blended.
- Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Dust your hands with confectioners’ sugar to prevent sticking while forming the cookies.
- Place the dough balls about an inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden and slightly cracked.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the cookies are still lightly warm, roll them in confectioners’ sugar to coat them completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
These Pfeffernusse Cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite, with their irresistible blend of spicy flavors and sweet goodness. Enjoy sharing these delightful treats with your loved ones and spreading the joy of the season!
