German Spice Cookies (Pfeffernüsse) | Saveur

German Spice Cookies (Pfeffernüsse) | Saveur

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These deliciously fragrant cookies provide a delightful rush of warm spices when bitten into.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup honey
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup unsulfured molasses
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup almonds, finely ground
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly ground cinnamon
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly ground cloves
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly ground cardamom
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1-2 tbsp. light rum

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