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German Pfeffernuesse
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 20
Ingredients:
1 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) buttermilk
1/4 cup(s) molasses
2 1/4 cup(s) flour
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) ginger
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) cloves
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) anise oil, if desired
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. ) In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
2. ) Heat over to 350 degrees F. (Option A) On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch thick slices. (Option B) roll into 1/2-inch balls, then press the balls down with a glass bottom. Place 1/4 -inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. ) Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cool. Sprinkled with powdered sugar.
By RecipeOfHealth.com