German Pfeffernusse

Name: German Pfeffernusse
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dark corn syrup; 3 tablespoons hot water; 2 teaspoons anise seeds; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; Sifted powdered sugar

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons anise seeds
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add syrup, hot water, and next 7 ingredients; beat at low speed until blended. Gradually add 4 cups flour to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended after each addition.
2

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
3

Divide dough into 8 portions; roll each portion into a 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick rope. Cut ropes into 1-inch lengths, and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4

Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Roll in powdered sugar.