Pfeffernusse III

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, and ginger.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda and baking powder in a small amount of hot water. Add to the butter mixture, and mix well.
4. Gradually mix in the flour until the dough is just moist enough to hold together. Stir in the molasses, honey, and brandy until the batter is smooth.
5. Using your hands, roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cookies are lightly browned.
6. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pfeffernusse is a traditional German cookie usually served during the Christmas season.
• The name “Pfeffernusse” translates to “pepper nuts” and refers to the spicy flavor of the cookies.
• Pfeffernusse is a type of lebkuchen, a type of spiced gingerbread cookie.
• Pfeffernusse can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.