Pepper Nuts Pfeffernusse
Pepper Nuts Pfeffernüsse are a timeless European holiday treat, bursting with warm spices and a delicate sweetness that's perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home. These classic spiced cookies feature aromatic ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and a hint of black pepper, offering a unique depth of flavor in every bite. The dough is enriched with butter and honey, creating a satisfyingly tender texture, while the cookies are finished with a silky powdered sugar glaze that adds just the right touch of sweetness. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, Pfeffernüsse come together in under an hour, making them ideal for holiday baking. These spiced cookies not only taste better after a day or two as the flavors mature but also make wonderful gifts when stored in a festive container. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, this recipe embodies the comforting warmth and nostalgia of holiday traditions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Butter
- 80 grams Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
In a small saucepan, gently heat the butter and honey over low heat until melted and combined. Let this mixture cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, black pepper, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cooled butter-honey mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a stiff dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until manageable.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut (roughly 2-3 cm in diameter). Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 cm apart.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
Dip each cooled cookie into the glaze, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Let the cookies sit on the wire rack until the glaze is set.
Store the Pfeffernüsse in an airtight container at room temperature. These cookies often taste better a day or two after baking as the spices continue to develop.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 457 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 1697 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 572.4 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 335.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*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.
