Do you know what I saw yesterday while I was out shopping for a few groceries? Valentine's Day stuff already lining the shelves...I kid you not! Needless to say I was a little perturbed and decided that I needed to act fast and do something to hold on to these last few days before Christmas!
So, this morning I made some German Pfeffernuesse Cookies. The aroma of these cookies quickly turned my Holiday Spirits back around! This has been the first year that I have truly enjoyed the holiday season, and I am not wanting it to end.
I'll share my recipe in case you need a boost in the Holiday Spirit too!
German Pfeffernusse Cookies
1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Butter
1/4 Cup Buttermilk 1/4 Cup Molasses
2 1/4 Cups Flour 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp. Ground Ginger 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp. Ground Cloves 1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp. Anise Oil (optional)
Powdered Sugar
In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; mix well. Add flour and all the remaining ingredients except for the powdered sugar'; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350 F. On a floured surface shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With a knife, cut rolls into 1/4" thick slices. Place 1/4" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-9 minutes until lightly golden brown (do not over bake). Remove from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack. Cool 5 minutes and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
