December is here and that means lots of home baking and sweet treats! Whether you just want to have fun in the kitchen or if you’d like to surprise family and friends with homemade gifts, baking at the holidays is always much more fun than any other time of the year in my opinion.
Cookies are probably the number one thing baked over the holidays. We as a family always try and set an afternoon aside just for cookie making and decorating! There are so many amazing recipes to choose from but these Pfeffernusse cookies are easy and quick to put together and taste amazing. Their unique taste is created by using Watkins Organic Spices. Watkins has been supporting home bakers since 1868 and with so many spices and extracts to choose from, they help add flavor to any of your holiday baking projects. Watkins Spices and Extracts are dye-free with nothing added such as high-fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients.
The flavors of Watkins Spices and Extracts made from only the purest of ingredients, and this is the reason your cookies will taste so much better than anyone else’s this year. The flavors are strong and bold, filling your whole house with that amazing spiced holiday smell! You can find your spice of choice online at Watkins1868.com or at select grocery stores in your area.
What is a Pfeffernusse Cookie?
Pfeffernusse is German for “pepper nut” so these cookies have a very slight peppery bite to them. They are similar to molasses cookies but after baking they’re rolled in powdered sugar. They have a soft and chewy texture and taste so good it’s hard to eat just one! The recipe calls for ingredients such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla. These are all classic holiday spices and all available from Watkins.
How To Make Pfeffernusse Cookies
This recipe is a classic wet and dry mix combining the flour and spices together and then creaming the butter, brown sugar, molasses and egg until light and fluffy. Mix these two together and leave the dough to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour. This will help prevent the cookies flattening and keep that domed look to the surface. The recipe makes about two dozen.
Tips for Making the Best Pfeffernusse Cookies
- Definitely sift the flour and Watkins spices together. This will make sure the spices are evenly distributed through the dough giving your cookies maximum holiday taste.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before starting.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve warm for best flavor and taste.
- Store any leftover Pfeffernusse Cookies in a sealed container for 3 days.
