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Pfeffernüsse with Glaze Recipe

German · Dessert · 45 min total

Pfeffernüsse are classic German Christmas cookies, spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper, then coated with a sweet glaze. This recipe yields perfectly spiced, tender cookies with a crisp glaze.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses until combined.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Dip tops of cooled cookies into glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on wire rack to set, about 30 minutes.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks; flavor improves over time.
• For a thicker glaze, use less milk; for thinner, add more milk a teaspoon at a time.

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