Norwegian Pepperkaker
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Known as Pfeffernusse in Germany, this classic Christmas cookie translates as peppernut, which refers to the white peppercorn used because its flavor has less sting than black pepper. Recipe from Wilton Enterprises.
List of Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups all-purpose flour Recipe
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, pepper, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, ginger. Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Form dough into ball; wrap and refrigerate 24 hours.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll rounded 1/2 teaspoons of dough into 3/4 -inch balls. Arrange, 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 11-14 minutes or until golden brown on bottom. Cool on wire rack. Makes 5 dozen cookies
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