Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup chopped mixed peppernuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (including chilling time for dough)
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar until well mixed.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the chopped peppernuts.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll the dough into small balls or shape into logs and place on baking sheets lined with baking paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, assuming 8 cookies per recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Spicy and sweet flavor combination with the peppernuts and traditional Christmas spices.
- Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a delightful crunch from the peppernuts.
- A traditional Danish Christmas cookie that is perfect for festive gatherings.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are a great blend of flavors! The peppernuts give a unique and delicious crunch." - John Doe, New York
- "These cookies are perfect for Christmas! The spices remind me of home." - Jane Smith, San Francisco
- "I love how easy these cookies are to make and they always disappear quickly at gatherings." - Michael Johnson, Los Angeles
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the best texture in the cookies. Do not skip this step.
- Use a mixture of different types of nuts for the peppernuts to add variety and depth of flavor.
