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German Pfeffernusse With Frosting (Pepper Nuts) Recipe

German Pfeffernusse With Frosting (Pepper Nuts) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups liquid honey
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
3/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp finely crushed anise seed
2 unbeaten egg whites
1 tbsp liquid honey
1/2 tsp finely crumbled anise seed
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
2 cups icing sugar

Directions:

FOR THE COOKIES: Heat honey (do not boil) in a 4 quart sauce pan. Add shortening and cool. Beat in egg.
Sift dry ingredients together; gradually stir into the honey mixture. Knead dough slightly in bowl or on a board. Let dough stand 30 to 40 minutes.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 13 to 15 minutes. Yield: 96 to 108 cookies.
FOR THE FROSTING: Combine egg whites, honey and spices in a 1 quart bowl. Gradually beat in icing sugar, using a beater or mixer.
Place 12 to 14 Pfeffernusse in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of frosting. Stir gently to coat all sides. Place on a wire rack for frosting to harden. Store in a tightly closed container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1354.58 Kcal (5671 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.32g	39%
Cholesterol	54.56mg	18%
Sodium	1695mg	71%
Potassium	538.53mg	11%
Total Carbs	279.93g	93%
Sugars	185.95g	744%
Dietary Fiber	3.84g	15%
Protein	14.81g	30%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	7.1mg	40%
Calcium	174.1mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	362.06 Kcal (1516 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.77g	39%
Cholesterol	14.58mg	18%
Sodium	453.06mg	71%
Potassium	143.94mg	11%
Total Carbs	74.82g	93%
Sugars	49.7g	744%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	15%
Protein	3.96g	30%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4%
Iron	1.9mg	40%
Calcium	46.5mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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