December 23: National Pfeffernuesse Day
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      Title: Traditional Pfeffernuesse
 Categories: Cookies, Spices
      Yield: 36 Cookies
 
    1/2 c  Butter; softened
    1/4 c  Sugar
    1/4 c  Firmly packed brown sugar
    1/4 c  Mild flavor molasses
      1 tb Water
      1 ts Instant coffee granules
      1 lg Egg
      1 ts Anise extract
    1/2 ts Baking soda
    1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/4 ts Ground white pepper
    1/4 ts Salt
  2 1/2 c  A-P flour
           Powdered sugar or sugar; if
           - desired
 
  Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and molasses in
  bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally,
  until creamy.
  
  Combine water and coffee granules in another bowl; stir
  until dissolved. Add coffee mixture and all remaining
  ingredients except flour; continue beating until well
  mixed. Add flour; beat at low speed until well mixed.
  Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes until firm.
  
  Set oven @ 350┬║F/175┬║C.
  
  Divide dough into 10 portions (about 1/4 cup dough
  each). Roll 1 portion at a time into 18x1/2-inch rope on
  lightly floured surface. Cut each rope into 1/2-inch
  vpieces with sharp knife. Place pieces 1/2 inch apart
  onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-9 minutes or until
  edges are lightly browned and cookies are set.
  
  Place waxed paper on top of cooling racks. Loosen
  cookies with spatula; spread onto waxed paper. Roll warm
  cookies in powdered sugar or sugar, if desired.
  
  RECIPE FROM: 
https://www.landolakes.com
  
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