Peppernuts

Name: Peppernuts
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: ⅓ cup molasses; ⅓ cup butter; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup white sugar; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; ⅓ cup fructose (fruit sugar)

Rating: 4.58 stars

12 Ratings
8 Reviews
2 Photos

For the holiday season.

By Carol

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

3 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Heat molasses with butter, stirring until butter melts. Cool to room temperature. Beat egg and stir into molasses mixture.

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Step 2

Thoroughly mix dry ingredients, except fruit sugar. Add dry mixture to molasses and butter gradually. Blend thoroughly.
Step 3

Shape into small balls. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Roll in fruit sugar while warm. Store in a tightly covered tin to keep them semisoft.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

131.4 calories; 1.8 g protein; 22.8 g carbohydrates; 19.4 mg cholesterol; 74.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Teri

12/13/2007

I absolutely love this recipe! I found it on here a few years ago and with a few minor tweaks it is the best pfefferneusse I've ever had (the closest to my grandmother's recipe I've been able to find) The changes I made: increase the butter and molasses to 1/2 cup each and double the cinnamon and nutmeg. Do not under any circumstances increase the ginger as it will make your cookies taste soapy. This cookie is great to give away and I get begged for the recipe every year. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Pam Ziegler Lutz

12/29/2010

These are such cute little cookies. Unfortunately I didn't really care for them. I followed the recipe exactly as far as the ingredients are concerned. The only exception I was forced to make was the fructose - I couldn't find it anywhere in my area. I used confectioner's sugar. These basically tast like flour - with and without the sugar coating. I rolled some into balls as suggested in the recipe but chose to make the little "pillows" by rolling a rope and cutting that into small pieces. Sorry but we just didn't enjoy them. Read More

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12 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Teri

12/13/2007

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12/13/2007

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Scarlet

01/13/2007

They're awesome! This recipe is very good and accurate even if it's short. I think these peppernuts are excellent also with teas and herbal infusions. My mother who is a conservative of the Italian cuisine found them fantastic. Just if you can make them all of the same dimension. Scarlet from Italy Read More

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Pam Ziegler Lutz

12/29/2010

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Amphagori

11/05/2007

I kinda went off the guidlines with this one and made them with rolled oats. They are awesome! Like soft ginger snaps or oatmeal ginger bread. Also I used on;y slenda for baking and no molasses. Still these are great! Read More

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Lin Coyle

03/17/2011

Just like my grandmother used to bake - served them at our Christmas Tree Trimming party and they were a hit. Read More

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Pamela Butcher-Perkins

08/18/2016

Definitely making this at Christmastime. Read More

Joanne Mitchell

01/15/2020

I started by following the basic recipe. The dough looked a little dry so I went with the other reviewer's instructions to raise the molasses and butter to 1/2 c and double the cinnamon and nutmeg. NEXT time though I will also reduce the flour maybe by 2 tablespoons. But the flavor is great--THIS is a keeper! Read More

Gale Bristlin

01/01/2020

Did not add the powdered sugar I'm allergic. But they came out wonderful without. WIll make again Read More

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Nutritional Information

Peppernuts

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Calories: 131.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 7 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 10 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c:

folate: 7 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 11 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.