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Classic Pepper Nuts | Crispy Christmas Cookies with Spices
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Classic Pepper Nuts | Crispy Christmas Cookies with Spices

Small cookies with Christmas spices – crispy, sweet, and with a hint of pepper. Classic pepper nuts that fill the kitchen with the scent of Christmas in minutes.

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38 min total
80 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units
  • 14.1 oz powdered sugar
  • 7.1 oz margarine
  • 2.2 lb wheat flour
  • about 0.4 oz baker's ammonia
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1.8 oz candied lemon peel, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the dough

    1. Put all ingredients in a bowl or stand mixer and combine them all at once into a smooth dough.
    5 min
    Kitchen MachineBowl
  2. 2

    Shape into logs

    1. Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll them into logs about 5 mm in diameter.
    2. Cut the logs into pieces about 5 mm wide.
    15 min
    Cutting BoardKnife
  3. 3

    Baking

    1. Bake the pepper nuts at 200°C (180°C convection) until lightly golden.
    8 min
    200°C
    Oven
  4. 4

    Cool down

    1. Let the pepper nuts cool completely on a wire rack before storing in a tin.
    10 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

50kcal

Protein

1g

Fat

2g

Carbs

6g

Serving Size

8g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Restrictions

  • Contains Gluten
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve right away.

Drink Pairings

  • • Oven: Coffee

Side Pairings

  • • A splash of cold cream on the side

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 20°C
  • • Method: In an airtight tin, cool and dry

Tips

Preparation

  • • Let the children help roll the balls – it is cosy and easy.
  • • Use room-temperature butter for the best consistency.

Cooking

  • • Bake in the middle of the oven for even colour.
  • • Test one first – adjust the baking time depending on size.

Serving

  • • Cool completely before storing – they turn crispy
  • • once they are cold.
  • • Perfect as a small snack during Christmas films.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a little orange zest for freshness.
  • Swap white pepper for black pepper for more bite.

Presentation

  • Roll the balls a little larger for a chewier cookie.
  • Dust with a little powdered sugar for a decorative look.

Health

  • Use half brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor.
  • Replace butter with plant butter for a vegan version.

Method

  • Baked

Toppings

  • None

Author

M

Michael

Madentusiast med forkærlighed for klassisk julebag og hyggelige familieopskrifter.

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Author

M

Michael

Madentusiast med forkærlighed for klassisk julebag og hyggelige familieopskrifter.