German Christmas cookies Pfeffernusse

Category: Culinary recipes
Kitchen: german
German Christmas cookies Pfeffernusse

Ingredients

honey 125 gram
sugar 50 g
oil 25 grams
flour 225 gram
almond 50 grams
soda 1/4 tsp
egg 1 PC
cinnamon 3/4 tsp
nutmeg 1/4 tsp
ground cloves 1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp
vanillin 1/4 tsp
glaze
powdered sugar 200 g
rum, vodka or water 4-5 st. l.

Cooking method

  • Pfeffernusse- small, round biscuits are traditionally made with nuts, peppers, cinnamon, cloves, as well as recipes with the addition of nutmeg and anise.
  • In Germany, Pfeffernusse is traditionally prepared during the Christmas season. They are very popular at church concerts around Christmas time since the 1850s.
  • German Christmas cookies PfeffernussePut honey, sugar and butter in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until the butter melts. Cool for a few minutes.
    German Christmas cookies PfeffernusseIn another bowl, combine flour, ground almonds, ammonium (or baking soda) and spices.
    German Christmas cookies PfeffernusseAdd honey to the flour mixture, mix well, add an egg and knead well until smooth but sticky.
    German Christmas cookies PfeffernusseUsing your hands moistened with water, divide the dough into 20-25 pieces, each of which should be the size of a small walnut. Place on a baking sheet, leaving a small distance between the cookies. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
    German Christmas cookies PfeffernusseCool the cookies for 10 minutes.
    German Christmas cookies PfeffernusseCover the cookies with icing.
  • German Christmas cookies Pfeffernusse
  • The biscuits are very fragrant, aroma for the whole house. Very festive.


Merri
There is nothing more pleasant for me than preparing for Christmas. So many options for festive baking and, at the same time, each one is unique! Olya, thanks for introducing another cookie! Merry Christmas!
olgea
Thank you very much Irina.

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