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.

Author: Real Life of Lulu

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Servings: 200 Cookies

Calories: 34 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - Honey
1 cup - Crisco
2 cups - Sugar
1 cup - Coffee
3 teaspoons - Baking Soda
2 - eggs
1 tsp - Ground Cloves
1 tsp - Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp - Ground Nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons - Anise Extract
7 cups - Flour
Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix the honey, Crisco, sugar, coffee, eggs, and anise extract in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
Stir together the baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, half of the flour.
Knead the dough and gradually add the rest of the flour. Knead until it is the right consistency for shaping into balls.
Roll into balls that are 3/4 inch in diameter.
Place on them onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake at 350℉ for 12 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.
Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.

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