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RCI-BF.001.0225.001

Pfeffernusse

Literally translated as "peppernuts", these small, crisp, pepper (spice) cookies are a family treat

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • sugar
    1 cup
  • butter or shortening
    1 cup
  • eggs well beaten
    2 unit
  • light corn syrup
    ½ cup
  • molasses
    ½ cup
  • water
    cup
  • sifted flour
    6⅔ cup
  • cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • allspice
    ¼ tsp
  • anise seed (crushed or ground)
    ½ tsp
  • cloves
    ¼ tsp
  • nutmeg
    ½ tsp
  • soda
    ½ tsp

Method

1
Prepare according to traditional method. (Directions were not provided in the legacy source.)