German Pfeffernusse Cookies

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, cinnamon, five-spice powder, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda.
2. Set aside.
3. Place the butter and brown sugar in a food processor and beat until foam forms.
4. Then mix the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture for 1 more minute.
5. Pulse in the flour mixture until just absorbed.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
8. Using a wet or lightly greased hand, pinch off sections of the batter and roll them into balls the size of a walnut.
9. Place on the baking tray leaving 4 centimeters between each cookie.
10. Bake for about 15 minutes until the tops begin to crack.
11. Remove and cool on a baking rack.
12. Place the powdered sugar in a plastic bag with some cookies. Close the bag and shake, coating the cookies.
13. Repeat in batches until all cookies are coated.
14. They will last 1 week in a sealed container.