Pfeffernusse Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter at cool room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour See note below about measuring
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
Pinch or two of ground white pepper
Powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until well-combined, about 2-3 minutes on medium.
Scrape down the bowl as needed as you continue.
Mix in the molasses until well-combined, about 1-2 minutes on medium.
Add the egg, and mix in until well-combined, about 1 minute on medium.
Add the flour, baking soda, and spices.
Stir in until combined. The dough will be a stiffer dough.
Scoop by tablespoonfuls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the tops and edges are set.
Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet.
Remove to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Sprinkle the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
