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Pfeffernüsse

Pfeffernüsse are small spice cookies, popular as a holiday treat with Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark, and The Netherlands, as well. They are called Pfeffernüsse in German, pepernoten (sing. pepernoot) in Dutch, päpanät in Plautdietsch, pfeffernusse or peppernuts in English, and pebernødder in Danish. Johann Fleischmann, a confectioner from Offenbach am Main, created the recipe in 1753. Goethe praised the pastries. Felix Mendelssohn went to Offenbach am Main especially to buy them. The state of Hesse has served it at state receptions. In Germany, Pfeffernüsse are associated with Christmas. The cookie has been part of yuletide celebrations since the 1850s.

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BEST Authentic Pfeffernüsse - The Daring Gourmet

An authentic Pfeffernüsse recipe, these traditional German iced gingerbread cookies will win you over and their flavor gets better with age...
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Traditional Pfeffernuesse Recipe | Land O’Lakes

Tiny anise-flavored spice nuggets are a Christmas tradition in many families of German heritage...
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German Mennonite Peppernuts, Pfeffernusse Cookie I Baker Bettie

Peppernuts (or Pfeffernusse Cookies) are a tiny, crunchy cookie filled with warming spices and are perfect for gift giving...
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German Spice Cookies (Pfeffernüsse) | Saveur

These deliciously fragrant cookies provide a delightful rush of warm spices when bitten into...

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