Pfeffernüsse (German Peppernut) Squares are a traditional European delicacy. These spicy and sweet bites are the perfect treat for the Christmas season. If you’ve never had pfeffernüsse, now is the time to try them!
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup oil
- 5 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- icing sugar for dusting
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In your mixer, combine the butter, sugar, molasses, milk, oil and vanilla and blend together.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to butter mixture until combined.
- Line a 10×15” inch tray with parchment paper.
- Press dough into pan and flatten with rolling pin.
- Chill for at least one hour.
- Once chilled, carefully remove dough from pan. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough into 1” squares and place on parchment on baking tray.
- Bake at 350f for 7-10 minutes.
- Cool cookies for 5 minutes, then toss in icing sugar.
You’ll also want to check out Tracycakes’ Recipe for Whipped Shortbread.
