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Pepper Nuts (Pfeffernusse) (From Cookie Muse, 11-12/02) |
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| Category: | dessert |
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| Source: | Joe George |
| Prep Time: | 2 hours (including chilling dough) |
| Number of Servings: | makes 4 dozen |
| Ingredients: | 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup dark molasses 1 large egg 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice powdered sugar |
| Directions: | In a large bowl combine the butter and granulated sugar and beat with a wooden spoon (or alternately, cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer that is fitted with a paddle attachment). Add the molasses and eggs and mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, cloves, cardamom, and allspice; add this mixture to the first bowl. Mix the dough until it forms dough, then knead together just until it forms a smooth ball. Cut the dough into small pieces and roll the pieces into 1 inch balls. Place the balls on a lightly greased cookie sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the pfeffernusse in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until they expand slightly and are golden brown. Cool the cookies on wire racks and roll them in powdered sugar. |
