Looking for a fun and delicious snack to serve your toddler? Try Pfeffernüsse - a traditional German spicy cookie that is sure to be a hit with your little one! Perfectly sized to fit little hands, Pfeffernüsse are packed with a mix of flavours and spices that toddlers will love. Plus, they’re a great way to get your child to enjoy something a little out of the ordinary. Check out our blog for our tried and tested Pfeffernüsse recipe and create a unique snack for your toddler today.

General Information

• Servings: 24 Cookies
• Keywords: Pfeffernüsse, Cookie, German
• Calories: 125
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 26 g
• Fats: 6 g
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 75 g finely ground almond flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ground anise
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 125 g earth balance butter alternative, softened
• 125 g brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vegan molasses
• 2 tablespoons of espresso, chilled
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flours, spices, and baking powder.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the earth balance and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the molasses, espresso, and lemon juice to the earth balance and sugar, and beat until combined.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until well combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
8. Allow to cool before serving. (Dad joke: You’ll need to wait «a-dough» for these cookies to cook!)

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Pair these Pfeffernüsse with a cold glass of your favorite milk or a hot cup of tea.