Pfeffernuesse Cookies Recipe

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Ready in: 2-5 hrs
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 5 dozen

Ingredients:
2/3 cup softened butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup powdered sugar

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Directions:

In large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar, beat till light and fluffy. Stir in molasses and water. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except for nuts and powdered sugar. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate 2 hours for easier handling.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Roll in powdered sugar.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Pfeffernuesse Cookies serves/makes 5 dozen

Recipe ID: 32405

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