Christmas Pfeffernusse Cookies

Infuse your holiday season with the warm, spiced aroma of Christmas Pfeffernüsse Cookies, a charming European classic that's perfect for festive gatherings and gift-giving. These bite-sized, gingerbread-like cookies are delicately spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of black pepper, creating a depth of flavor that’s both nostalgic and unique. Soft and slightly chewy, they’re topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy finish, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat. With easy-to-follow steps and simple pantry ingredients like molasses and brown sugar, these cookies come together quickly, making them an ideal treat for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Serve them alongside coffee, tea, or hot cocoa to add a cozy, festive touch to your holiday celebrations!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 large Egg
• 0.33 cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until they are puffed and slightly cracked on top.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the cookies are cool, place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie in the powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 10

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(811.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3324.2

Total Fat 99.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 258.3mg	0%
Sodium 1149.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 582.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 343.2g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 447.6mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 2139.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 69.4%