Pfeffernuesse Cookies
- 18 Servings
- 200 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- Grated peel of 1 orange
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons blanched and ground almonds
- 1/2 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar
Preparation
- In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and lemon and orange peel on medium speed about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add almond extract, ground almonds, and yoghurt. Mix until just blended.
- Combine remaining ingredients except for powdered sugar in a small bowl. Add to butter mixture. Blend on low speed, scraping bowl frequently, just until mixed. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
- Place cookie dough onto a floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 3-inch cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove cookies to cooling racks; cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.
Tips
- Pfeffernuesse, traditional German spice drop cookies, are especially popular at Christmas time. The small domed cookies are coated with confectioner’s glaze. To grind the almonds, use your coffee grinder or small food processor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 6g 9%, Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 18%, Cholesterol 40mg 13%, Sodium 120mg 5%, Potassium 50mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 34g 11%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 8%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 4%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 15%, Copper 0%, Manganese 10%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 200, Calories from Fat 60, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 15g, Protein 3g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp
