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Cozy Pfeffernusse Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Warm Spiced Treats

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These cozy Pfeffernusse cookies are warm, spiced treats with a nostalgic flavor of ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and a hint of black pepper. Perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (85g) molasses
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, nutmeg (optional), and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the large room temperature egg and molasses to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined and glossy.
  5. Stir in orange zest if using.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, spacing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cookies puff up and crack slightly on top but remain soft in the center.
  9. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If dough is too sticky during scooping, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. Use freshly ground spices for better flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter, egg with flax egg, and molasses with maple syrup. Gluten-free flour blends can be used with xanthan gum added if needed.

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