Pfeffernusse

These nut-sized cookies are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. They are called Pepperkaker, in Norway.

Preparation Details

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Servings: 96

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.
5. Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
6. Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.