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Peppernuts (Pfeffernüsse) are spicy cookies that are very hard when they are cooled. Store in tightly covered containers with a piece of apple.

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Peppernuts (Pfeffernüsse)

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almonds blanched
• 4 cups flour sifted
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 oz candied citron
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoon brandy

Instructions

• Grease Cookie sheets
• Grate 1/2 cup (2 1/2 oz) blanched almonds
• Sift together into a bowl the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, mace, salt & pepper. Stir in the almonds and set aside.
• Chop and set aside the 3 oz. candied citron.
• Beat until thick and piled softly 4 eggs.
• Add gradually, beating thoroughly after each additon 2 cups of sugar.
• Add the flour-almond mixture into fourths, blending thoroughly after each addition. Mix in the citron. Turn about on half the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll 1/2" thick. Cut with a lightly floured 1" round cookie cutter. Transfer to cookie sheets.
• Put a drop of brandy on the center of each cookie.
• Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
• Remove to cooling racks, cool & store.

Notes

Makes about 11 dozen cookies.

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