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Peppernuts

These mini cookies are flavored with anise and molasses and are perfect for dipping in coffee. They're a German staple that's well worth the effort!
Course Cookies
Cuisine German
Difficulty Intermediate
Method Baking
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 16 cups
Calories 113kcal
Author Kaleb

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lard (or vegetable shortening)
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ tsp real anise oil
  • ½ cup sour milk (1 tbsp vinegar with ½ cup milk)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the lard and molasses, 30 seconds. Add the sugar, egg, anise oil, sour milk, and mix well, 1 minute. Add baking soda and flour and mix until only a few streaks of flour remain, 1 minute.
  • Shape into cylindrical rolls approximately ½-inch to ¾-inch in diameter. Chill overnight and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, scrape the peppernuts into an airtight container. Store for up to three months in the freezer.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 6.1mg | Sodium: 43.5mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10.3g