German Pfeffernuesse

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens

November 30, 2010

Ingredients

cup sugar

1/2

cup butter

1/4

cup buttermilk

1/4

cup molasses

2 1/4

cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

teaspoon ginger

1/2

teaspoon cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon cloves

1/4

teaspoon black pepper

1/4

teaspoon anise oil, if desired

Powdered sugar

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1

In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
2

Heat oven to 350°F. On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1/4 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3

Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.