pfeffernusse
🇩🇪 A dish from Germany
Pfeffernüsse are small spice cookies, popular as a holiday treat with Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark, and The Netherlands, as well.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | flour, sugar, warm spices, molasses or honey, nuts |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked into small round cookies |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, peppery and spiced, festive |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | holiday treat eaten around winter festivities |
More food from Germany
Frequently asked questions
Where does pfeffernusse come from?
pfeffernusse is a dish that originated in Germany.
What is pfeffernusse?
Pfeffernüsse are small spice cookies, popular as a holiday treat with Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark, and The Netherlands, as well.