The beginning of December means it is time to start baking Christmas cookies. Look no further than these traditional German Pfeffernüsse Cookies. These traditional spice cookies are made with a host of spices including nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves as well as molasses and brown sugar for a rich caramel flavor and a moist texture. Baked and then coated with powdered sugar, these German cookies are a Christmas time must bake!
Ingredients
- 315 grams flour
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 115 grams butter (room temperature)
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 60 milliliters molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 grams powdered sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, cinnamon, five-spice powder, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda.
- Set aside.
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a food processor and beat until foam forms.
- Then mix the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture for 1 more minute.
- Pulse in the flour mixture until just absorbed.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Using a wet or lightly greased hand, pinch off sections of the batter and roll them into balls the size of a walnut.
- Place on the baking tray leaving 4 centimeters between each cookie.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the tops begin to crack.
- Remove and cool on a baking rack.
- Place the powdered sugar in a plastic bag with some cookies. Close the bag and shake, coating the cookies.
- Repeat in batches until all cookies are coated.
- They will last 1 week in a sealed container.
NutritionView more
290Calories
Sodium4%DV95mg
Fat12%DV8g
Protein6%DV3g
Carbs17%DV50g
Fiber4%DV<1g
PER SERVING *
| Calories290Calories from Fat70 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Fat8g12% |
| Saturated Fat5g25% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol40mg13% |
| Sodium95mg4% |
| Potassium160mg5% |
| Protein3g6% |
| Calories from Fat70 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Carbohydrate50g17% |
| Dietary Fiber<1g4% |
| Sugars28g56% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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