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Pfeffernuesse (Pepper Nut Cookies)

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This German dessert features Flour, sifted, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 658.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This German dessert features Flour, sifted, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 cup Flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves (done by hand,
Directions
  1. 1
    if poss, for stronger -taste) 1/4 ts Nutmeg ("Yuch!", Grandma -always "forgot" to
  2. 2
    add it) 1/4 ts Mace 3 Eggs, beaten light 3/4 c Sugar Juice and grated rind 1 -Lemon 2/3 c Chopped Nuts
  3. 3
    Measure flour and
  4. 4
    sift with baking powder, salt, and spices.
  5. 5
    Add sugar slowly to beaten eggs and stir in lemon juice and grated lemon rind.
  6. 6
    Add dry ingredients and nuts and mix well.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate 2 hours.
  8. 8
    Roll out 1/2" thick and cut with tiny cutter 3/4" round.
  9. 9
    Let cookies stand over night in cool place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  10. 10
    Just before baking, put a drop of brandy on each cookie.
  11. 11
    Bake brandy side up [don'tcha just love it?] in 300 deg F (149&# 194;°C) oven for 1/2 hour.
  12. 12
    Cool thoroughly and place in tightly covered jar

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 658.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.2mg1%
Sodium 1397.6mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 137.6g46%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 18.1g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, baking, cinnamon, cloves, cookies, dessert, done, flour, german, ground, hand, nut, pepper, pfeffernuesse, powder, salt, sifted, title, vegan
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