Classic German Peppernut Cookies for Christmas
Classic German peppernut cookies with warm spices, perfect for Christmas baking and holiday treats.
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Bake classic German peppernut cookies with warm spices for a perfect Christmas treat. Easy step-by-step recipe for festive holiday baking.
Recipe Details
Prep time
20m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m
Prep time
20m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 25 g granulated sugar
- 20 g unsalted butter softened
- 15 g ground almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 piece egg white
- 10 ml dark molasses
Origins German
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground almonds, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and baking powder.
- Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy.
- Add the egg white and dark molasses to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls about 1.5 cm in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 cm apart.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until they are firm and slightly browned.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Use fresh ground spices for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Serving Suggestions
- hot mulled wine
- black coffee
- hot chocolate
Enjoy these classic German peppernut cookies warm or with your favorite holiday drink for a festive treat everyone will love.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 30
- Fat (g): 15
- Carbohydrates (g): 60
- Protein (g): 6
- Calories: 420
- Cholesterol (g): 0.1
- Saturated Fat (g): 7
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