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Pfeffernuesse Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 28 Minutes
Ready In: 29 Minutes
Servings: 2
Nutmeg, ginger, cloves and even black pepper give spice to these popular Scandinavian holiday cookies. My neighbor made this for us last year. Different!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
4 cups flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com