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Pfeffernuesse
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• Low Calorie  • Low Sodium

This spiced cookie, traditionally prepared at Christmas, features black pepper. "Pfeffernuesse" (or "Pfeffernüsse") is the German word for "peppernuts." The black pepper enhances the spice taste without adding heat.

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen or 25 (2 cookie) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Refrigerate Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Cloves, Ground
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Anise Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract
Confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pepper, salt, cloves and nutmeg into large bowl. Set aside. Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extracts; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Cover. Refrigerate 2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape heaping teaspoons of dough into ovals. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over warm cookies. Cool completely. Store cookies in airtight containers.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

per serving

Calories: 124

Fat: 4 g

Carbohydrates: 20 g

Cholesterol: 27 mg

Sodium: 100 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

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