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How to Make Pfefferkuchen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pfefferkuchen, also known as German spice cookies, are a traditional holiday treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. These delightful cookies are full of warm, aromatic spices and are the perfect way to bring a taste of old-world Germany to your holiday celebration. With their rich, spicy flavor and soft, chewy texture, Pfefferkuchen are a beloved favorite for many families.

The origins of Pfefferkuchen can be traced back to medieval times, when they were first created by German ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups molasses
  • 1 ½ cups honey
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground anise seed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 108
  • Yield: 9 dozen cookies

  • Bring molasses, honey, and sugar to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir in anise, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, lemon zest, and butter. Dissolve baking soda in water, then stir into the molasses mixture. Sift together 6 cups of flour with the baking powder and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Stir in molasses mixture and eggs until smooth. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour until a stiff dough has formed.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces to make it more manageable. Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick on a well floured surface and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
  • Bake cookies on ungreased baking sheets 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.

    • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 88mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg

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