German Spice Cookies (Pfeffernüsse)

German Spice Cookies (Pfeffernüsse)

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

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Cooking tools:

  • Spice grinder
  • Sifter
  • Cooling rack
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wax paper
  • Airtight container
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

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

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