Pfeffernusse

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 300g
• Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
• Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper: 1/8 teaspoon
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter, softened: 113g
• Granulated sugar: 100g
• Large egg: 1
• Milk: 1/2 cup
• Ground almonds: 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in milk and almonds.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories per cookie: 80
• Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 1g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and flavorful
• Warm and aromatic spices
• German-inspired festive treat

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
• "I love the chewiness of these cookies. They're perfect for the holidays."
• "These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
• If you don't have ground almonds, you can use other ground nuts, such as walnuts or pecans.
• To make gluten-free Pfeffernusse, use gluten-free flour.