Receta Pfeffernuesse
It is never to early to make these cookies~ Nothing says, "The Holidays are Coming" like these cookies do~ It just isn't Thanksgiving or Christmas in my home without these little cookies. This recipe has been a Holiday Tradition in my family for generations. I can remember my German Grandmother making these cookies every year. We could smell them as we drove up her driveway~ I hope you enjoy these little wonders as much as we do~
- 1/3 c molasses
- 1/4 c butter
- 2 c all purpose flour
- 1/4 c packed brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground anise seeds
- 1 egg, beaten
1
In a small saucepan combine the molasses and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts. Remove saucepan from the heat. Pour mixture into a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, cardamom, allspice, and pepper. Set aside.
3
Stir egg into cooled molasses mixture. Gradually stir in flour mixture until combined; knead in the last of the flour mixture by hand, if necessary. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
4
Divide dough into 12 portions. On a lightly floured surface roll each portion into a 10-inch rope. Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces. Place pieces 1/2 inch apart in an ungreased shallow baking pan.
5
Bake in 350 degree oven about 10 mins. or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to paper towels; cool. Makes 240 small cookies.
6
To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Note: This recipe comes from my collection of recipes that I have on Just a Pinch Recipe Club.
Note: This recipe can be doubled or even tripled with great results, just plan on extra time for shaping and baking:)