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pfeffernusse

Traditional dish from Netherlands

Vegetarian

About pfeffernusse

spice cookies

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. They are called Pfeffernüsse in German, pepernoten in Dutch, päpanät in Plautdietsch, pfeffernusse or peppernuts in English, and pebernødder in Danish.

Components

  • flour
  • black pepper

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
Traditional Netherlands cuisine

Learn More

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