Pfeffernüsse - Spiced Gingerbread Nut Cookies

Method15 steps · about 1 day

1. 1

   Step 1: In a small saucepan melt honey (10.5 oz.), butter (1/2 cup), and sugar (2/3 cup).

   Uses 10.5 oz. honey · 1/2 cup butter · 2/3 cup sugar

2. 2

   Step 2: Set aside to cool, stir until lukewarm.

   Uses honey butter sugar mixture

3. 3

   Step 3: In a large bowl blend flour (3 1/2 cups), spices, and nuts.

   Uses 3 1/2 cups flour · 1/2 tsp. ground clove · 1/2 tsp. ground all spice · 2 tsp. cinnamon · 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts

4. 4

   Step 4: In a small bowl mix cream of tartar (1/2 tbsp.) and rum.

   Uses 1/2 tbsp. cream of tartar · 4 tbsp. brown rum

5. 5

   Step 5: Add egg (1), rum mixture and lukewarm honey mixture to the large bowl and knead to a firm dough.

   Uses 1 egg · cream of tartar and rum · lukewarm honey mixture · flour spices and walnuts

6. 6

   Step 6: Sprinkle the top with some flour and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

   Uses firm Pfeffernüsse dough · a little flour for dusting the dough

7. 7

   Step 7: Refrigerate the covered dough for 1 to 3 days to ripen.

   Uses covered cookie dough

8. 8

   Step 8: Knead the dough for a few minutes.

   Uses ripened refrigerated dough

9. 9

   Step 9: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

10. 10

    Step 10: Using a small cookie scoop, place dough on prepared baking sheets.

    Uses kneaded cookie dough

11. 11

    Step 11: Bake for 12-15 min. or until light golden brown.

    Bake Cookies · 15 minUses shaped Pfeffernüsse

12. 12

    Step 12: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

    Uses baked Pfeffernüsse

13. 13

    Step 13: Mix powdered sugar (1 1/4 cups) and lemon juice (1 tbsp.) to a smooth glaze.

    Uses 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar · 1 tbsp. lemon juice

14. 14

    Step 14: Brush or drizzle over cookies.

    Uses lemon sugar glaze · cooled cookies

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    Step 15: Allow to dry completely before storing in a cookie jar or airtight container.

    Uses glazed Pfeffernüsse