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Ingredients
| molasses: 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| unsalted butter: 1/2 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| ground cinnamon: 1 1/2 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 1/4 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp |
| ground ginger: 1/4 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1/4 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| powdered sugar (sifted): 1/4 cup |
Pfeffernuesse Cookies
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User rating:
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Prep Time
45 min -
Cook Time
60 min -
Servings
48 serving(s)
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1
Combine molasses, sugar and butter in a saucepan. Cook until just melted, then set aside to cool.
2
Stir in eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add half of flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. When completely combined, stir in remaining flour. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 375°F.
4
Shape into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to decorate.