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German Pfeffernusse Cookies
Pfeffernüsse are a classic German Christmas cookie with warm spices, honey, and a hint of anise. This church cookbook version bakes up crisp, then softens into a cozy, flavorful bite. They’re the kind of cookies that make the holidays feel complete.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Step 2
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Step 3
Mix the honey, Crisco, sugar, coffee, eggs, and anise extract in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
- Step 4
Stir together the baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, half of the flour.
- Step 5
Knead the dough and gradually add the rest of the flour. Knead until it is the right consistency for shaping into balls.
- Step 6
Roll into balls that are 3/4 inch in diameter.
- Step 7
Place on them onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Step 8
Bake at 350℉ for 12 minutes.
- Step 9
Cool on wire rack.
- Step 10
Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
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