What are pfeffernusse cookies made of?

Pfeffernusse cookies are a traditional Christmas cookie in Germany. Made with molasses, anise, pepper and seasonal spices, these chewy cookies are coated in confectioners’ sugar.

How do you keep gluten-free cookies from crumbling?

Because gluten-free cookies are a bit crumblier than typical cookie, they are prone to falling apart. One way to help your cookies cool without damaging them is to slide the entire sheet of parchment paper or nonstick baking mat right off the tray and onto a cooling rack.

Where do pfeffernusse cookies come from?

They are called Pfeffernüsse (plural, singular is Pfeffernuss) in German, pepernoten (sing….Pfeffernüsse.

Is pfeffernusse the same as gingerbread?

Pepernoten and Pfeffernusse are both spice/gingerbread-like cookies and have some similarities, but the ingredients vary as does the method of preparation. Also, Pfeffernusse are commonly coated with a sugar icing. In Germany you can find Pfeffernüsse in any grocery store throughout the holidays.

Does Aldi have pfeffernusse?

Pfeffernusse iced gingerbread cookies are sold at Aldi but only during the year-end holidays. Pfeffernusse iced gingerbread cookies are sold at Aldi but only during the year-end holidays.

Why are my gluten-free cookies so flat?

If your oven is baking too hot or too cold, your cookies will be baked too quickly or too slowly. This could result in your cookies burning or falling flat while baking. To remedy this, buy an oven thermometer (it doesn’t need to be an expensive one) so that you know what the temperature in your oven actually is.

Is Pfeffernusse the same as gingerbread?

What is unusual about Pfeffernusse?

Their name, Pfeffernusse, translates as “pepper nuts”, owing to their plump round shape and the unusual inclusion of black pepper in the delicious homemade dough.