Pfeffernussen

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450°F Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment.
  2. 2
    In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until soft. Add the brown sugar and the molasses and beat until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and continue to mix until well combined.
  4. 4
    Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture, blending just until all the ingredients are combined. Do not overmix.
  5. 5
    Spoon a little of the dough and lightly roll it into a 1 1/2 inch ball. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, placing the cookies approximately 2-inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are crackly and the bottoms are golden brown.
  6. 6
    Allow to cool before dusting with icing sugar.

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