Grossmutter's Peppernuts
Grandmother's tiny anise cookies (Pfeffernüsse) that harden as they stand — a traditional keeping cookie.
Nutrition
51
Calories
1g
Protein
11g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
| 3 | large eggs (Nellie's Free Range Eggs) | |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | sugar |
| 2-3/4 cups | 480–180 ml | all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | anise extract or crushed aniseed |
Instructions
- Beat eggs and sugar at medium speed for 15 minutes. Reduce speed; gradually add flour and anise. Beat until well combined. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-thick ropes. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut ropes into 1/2-in. pieces; place on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheets on wire racks. Cookies will harden upon standing. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts: 6 pieces: 51 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.