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Pfeffernusse Cookies

Pfeffernusse Cookies – Soft, Spicy, and Irresistibly Festive

Delightful Pfeffernusse Cookies with soft, chewy texture and a touch of spice, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Straight from the fridge
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Enhances chewy texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Elevates sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with ½ cup unsweetened applesauce for egg-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds subtle acidity
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free 1:1 Flour Avoid substitutes like almond flour
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder Introduces light chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt Use if unsalted butter is used
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Adjust for desired hue
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Contributes richness
  • 1 cup Regular Chocolate Chips Use all white chocolate if preferred

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt; mix until just combined.
  5. Add red food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips and regular chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.
  7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing each ball at least 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for festive occasions and can be stored for days without losing their soft texture.

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