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I made these Pfeffernusse cookies last Christmas for my granddaughter's partner, his family are German, so I wanted to make something for him and his parents that represented German traditions. I must say they turned out amazing and tasted so good. They were a big hit with everyone.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCactus"},"reviewBody":"

These tasted like true Pfeffernusse, but the texture was all wrong. I followed the recipe exactly, but instead of remaining in the proper shape, they spread out like puddles on the cookie sheet. And instead of being the hard cookie they are supposed to be, they turned out soft. Thankfully, Husband liked them and gobbled them up, but they were a Fail as far as I was concerned.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dawn384"},"reviewBody":"

I prepared this recipe 4\/29\/25 and shared some of the cookies with my retirement community manager! Apparently she liked them as she emailed me and thanked me!<\/p>

I used ANISE SEED (1-1\/2 tsp.). I'd also used MORE confectioners' sugar to roll warm cookies in. I baked LESS time-about 10 minutes and I DID cover and chill dough 2 hours-the cookies came out very nicely! I got about 5-1\/2 dozen instead of 10 dozen!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jon515"},"reviewBody":"

I have made these in the past and they have always been a big hit. However there are two procedurals changes that I have made or omitted. First after I finished making the dough. I divided it into smaller batches that I rolled into 1\" logs and placed on a parchment lined cookie sheet and refrigerated them to the next day. I then took them out and cut the logs into 1\/2\" disc and laid them on there sides. they didn't flatten out like a chocolate chip cookie does. after cooking I let them cool and I didn't apply any powder sugar. Just left them plain. they sorta resemble nuts this way. ** I also tend to use Black Strap molasses for that darker and richer flavor.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dee537"},"reviewBody":"Just finished baking these and tried a couple of warm ones. Excellent! Definitely saving this recipe. The texture is wonderful. If the balls are half an inch, you\u2019ll get about 10 dozen. Therefore making the one inch balls, gets about 5 dozen. As written, something is off with the size of the dough balls and the yield.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tsuop"},"reviewBody":"I just made these I weighed & measured every single little ball ..........64 cookies. They are lovely!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFries"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe. I didn't get10 dozen and I measured the one inch balls, but these were delicious.. Hard to put down. I'll definitely make them again. I did add a bit more cloves, pepper and cardamon as I can't seem to follow any recipe exactly!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFish"},"reviewBody":"This recipe looks like my grandmother's recipe, but since she wrote it by hand, it's a little difficult to read. I haven't made it in a long time and now I have the baking bug. Thomas: you may have gotten a recipe from a different region. All the pfefferneusse recipes I've seen do not have raisins and nuts in them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenChefHat"},"reviewBody":"These were perfect! Easy to make and loved the spice level. Delicious with warm apple cider or tea! YUM!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFan"},"reviewBody":"The only change I made was that I rolled them in icing sugar before baking, like I've always done with snowball crinkles. The mixture of spices was amazing, as written, so nothing overwhelmed the complexity. Mine puffed up exactly like the picture with the use of my cookie scoop and after chilling the dough, as suggested. Baked perfectly at 13-14 min and they are soft and fluffy. I also weighed my ingredients on a scale.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCar"},"reviewBody":"Have made these the past couple years and everyone raved about them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"I made the recipe as it is written. I liked the taste of the cookies, but they flattened out instead of being dome shaped. This made the a little on the hard side. I will probably try a different recipe next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanButton"},"reviewBody":"I thought the spices were good in this cookie but they failed to impress me, they were more like a molasses\/spice cookie. 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What kind of molasses should you use to make pfeffernuesse cookies? <\/h3>Light molasses<\/a> is best for baking as it is lightest in color, sweetest, and mildest in flavor. Light molasses also helps make cookies softer. However, dark molasses is a great option, too. Dark molasses gives gingerbread cookies their distinct color and flavor. It\u2019s really a personal preference! \r\n

Can you make a glaze for pfeffernuesse cookies? <\/h3>Absolutely. Try dipping your pfeffernuesse cookies in a simple vanilla glaze<\/a> the next time you make them! \r\n

How should you store pfeffernuesse cookies? <\/h3>Store your cookies<\/a> in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze these cookies for up to 3 months as well. Check out these amazing holiday recipes<\/a> for your next cookie adventure!

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