Pebber Nodder Danish Christmas Cookies
Delight in the cozy, spiced flavors of the holiday season with Pebber Nodder, traditional Danish Christmas cookies that are as charming as they are delicious. These bite-sized treats feature a buttery base infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and a subtle kick of black pepper, perfectly balancing sweetness and spice. With a short preparation time and a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are perfect for festive gatherings, gifting, or enjoying alongside a steaming cup of mulled wine or coffee. Simple to shape and bake, Pebber Nodder captures the essence of Scandinavian holiday traditions, bringing joy and warmth to your cookie platter with every golden bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 10 grams Vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 1 large Egg
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground black pepper, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into long ropes about the thickness of your little finger.
Use a sharp knife to cut the ropes into small, bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 cm long.
Transfer the pieces to the prepared baking trays, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the trays before storing them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.4 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.6 g | 513% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 662 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 371 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.1 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
