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Pfeffernüsse (Pepper Nuts)

A plate of pfeffernusse for christmas.
Festive spiced German Cookies
Freya 24 cookies
4 from 3 votes
Prep 5 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
1 day resting the dough 1 day
Total Time 1 day 34 minutes

Ingredients

  • cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup White sugar
  • 1 tbsp Molasses
  • ¼ cup Yogurt - plant-based
  • ¼ cup Ground almonds
  • cups Plain flour
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp Ground allspice
  • tsp Ground cardamom
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • ¼ cup Icing sugar - sifted, for coating

Instructions

  • Whisk the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and spices into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the sugars and molasses over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and beat in the yogurt.
  • Pour this mixture into your flour mix and beat well with a wooden spoon until you get a cohesive, but slightly sticky to the touch dough.
  • Divide the dough into two and roll into logs 1" diameter.
  • Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate for at least at day.
  • Preheat oven to 190c when ready to bake.
  • Unwrap the cookie logs and cut into equal size pieces.
  • Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until dry to the touch.
  • Once baked, remove to a cooling rack for a couple of minutes.
  • Now toss the cookies in icing sugar until coated all over and return to the cooling rack.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Pfeffernüsse (Pepper Nuts)
Amount per Serving
Calories
59
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Cholesterol
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.03
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.