Danish Peppernut Christmas Cookies (Pebernodder)

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These are deliciously tiny, somewhat time consuming to make (but totally worth it), eaten-by-the-handful Danish shortbread cookies. This recipe was given to me by a local grandmother at the annual Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, Oregon. Stored in an airtight container, they'll last close to two weeks.

Submitted by Milk Teeth
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
200
Yield:
16 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 200 servings

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two to three baking sheets.

  2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well blended. Mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until the dough gathers together. With floured hands, pinch off small, 1/2 teaspoon amounts of dough, roll into tiny balls, and place on prepared baking sheets.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until bottom of cookies are light tan, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on baking sheets. Store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

19 Calories
1g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 200
Calories 19
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 3mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.