Pfeffernüsse with Glaze

Pfeffernüsse with Glaze are small, spicy German cookies traditionally made with a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, often featuring a hint of pepper. They are characterized by their dense, cake-like texture and are typically coated in a simple powdered sugar glaze or a hard, white icing. Originating in Northern Europe, particularly Germany and the Netherlands, these cookies are a beloved holiday treat, especially around Christmas.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These glazed cookies are high in carbohydrates and sugar, primarily from flour and the sweet glaze, with a moderate amount of fat from butter or oil. They provide quick energy and small amounts of minerals like iron and magnesium from the flour and spices, with a typical 30g cookie containing roughly 120-140 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	390 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Phosphorus	45 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Selenium	6 mcg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg

Per 3 cookies (approx. 30 g each, 90 g total) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Pfeffernüsse (which translates to 'pepper nuts') are a staple of German Christmas markets and holiday baking, symbolizing festive warmth. Their unique spice blend, which can include white pepper, gives them a distinctive, slightly warming flavor that sets them apart from other holiday cookies.