Sourdough Pfefferneusse Cookies
 
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Make a big batch of these not-too-sweet cookies this weekend. They will last all through the holidays.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 7 dozen
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • ¾ cup honey
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • ½ cup sourdough starter
  • 4 ¼ cups flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground mace
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp anise seed
  • Powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Add molasses, honey, and butter to a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter has melted. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Stir in eggs and sourdough starter.
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and spices.
  4. Pour liquid mixture into flour mixture. Stir to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours. (This step is to help make the dough more manageable.)
  5. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll into small balls and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  6. Remove from oven. Immediately roll cookies in powdered sugar and let cool.
  7. Makes about 7 dozen cookies.
Recipe by Seed to Pantry at https://www.seedtopantry.com/2017/12/22/sourdough-pfefferneusse-cookies/