Pfeffernusse Cookies II
Need a dairy free and vegetarian dessert? Pfeffernusse Cookies II could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 48. One serving contains 53 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up lemon zest, salt, sugar, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until thick and light-colored. Beat in the lemon juice. Beat in the lemon zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Stir in the hazelnuts. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Using a 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the baking sheets with clean towels and leave undisturbed for 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Turn the cookies over and place a drop of brandy in the center of each cookie.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly colored.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.