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Pfeffernuesse cookies

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Ingredients/Components

salt - 1 tsp
butter - 1/4 c
nutmeg - 1 tsp
baking powder - 1 tsp
baking soda - 1 tsp
egg - 1 item
sifted confectioners sugar - 2 c
sifted all-purpose flour - 4 c
honey
allspice - 1 tsp
black pepper - 1/2 tsp
crushed anise seed - 1/2 tsp
cardamon - 3/4 tsp
Honey Glaze recipe follows - 1 item
finely crushed anise seed - 1/4 tsp
Stir in butter; cool to lukewarm

How to make pfeffernuesse cookies:

Heat honey into a 4-quart saucepan until thin and hot (do not boil). Stir in butter; cool to lukewarm. Beat egg into honey mixture. Sift flour with salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, cardamon and pepper. Blend in crushed anise seed. Stir into honey mixture. (Dough will be sticky.) Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. Shape into 3/4-inch balls. Put on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on a rack.Honey Glaze:2 egg whites1 Tbsp. honey1/2 tsp. crushed anise seed1/4 tsp. cardamon2 c. sifted confectioners sugar Combine unbeaten egg whites, honey and spices in a 1-quart mixing bowl. Gradually beat in sugar until well blended. Coat cookies on all sides; then place on a sheet of waxed paper. Let stand until completely set. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes 8 to 9 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Scandinavian.

Rating:

2.9

Average rating: 2.9, total votes: 7

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