Easy Pfeffernusse Cookies

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WebDec 3, 2019 · Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Preheat oven to 350F Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop …

1. Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the honey and molasses, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and scrape the bowl well, making sure to incorporate all the butter from the bottom of the bowl as well as the sides.
2. Blend in all the spices, and then the baking soda and salt. Finally fold in the flour and mix just until combined and no streaks of flour remain ~ don't over mix.
3. Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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WebDec 19, 2013 · Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water then add it to the mixture and beat well. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, anise …

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium high speed until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water then add it to the mixture and beat well.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, anise seeds, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg.
3. Add the flour mixture to the batter and mix on low until the dry ingredients are moistened then mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Make certain to scrape the bottom of the bowl to incorporate the ingredients thoroughly. The dough will be very thick and stiff (see notes). Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 6 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°. Scoop large rounded tablespoons of dough then roll them into balls. Place them on a greased cookie sheet 1 to 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until puffed and cracked. Allow cookies to cool completely for 1 to 2 hours.

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WebNov 9, 2021 · Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll into a ball between your palms. Place the dough …

1. Combine the butter, brown sugar and molasses in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add the egg and beat to combine. Whisk together the flour, baking soda and all of the spices. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat to combine. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll into a ball between your palms. Place the dough balls on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Bake for 13-14 minutes, until firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 3 minutes.
3. Place the powdered sugar in a medium sized container with a lid. Drop a few cookies at a time into the powdered sugar. Cover with a lid and shake gently to coat. Transfer the coated cookies to a wire cooling rack and let cool completely. Repeat with all the cookies. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

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