Indulge in the delightful world of Pepper Cookies, where flavors dance in perfect harmony. These delectable treats, hailing from diverse culinary traditions, offer a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. From the classic allure of German Pfeffernüsse to the unique charm of Italian Mostaccioli and the irresistible allure of Hungarian Mézeskalács, each recipe embarks on a journey of culinary exploration. Discover the secrets behind these timeless cookies, unraveling the magic of spices, nuts, and honey, all enveloped in the warmth of freshly baked goodness. Let your taste buds embark on an adventure as you explore the diverse world of Pepper Cookies, where every bite promises a new delight.
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BLACK PEPPER COOKIES
Cookies with black pepper.
Provided by Mary Adams Hogan
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat eggs with brown sugar. Stir in flour with baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. Add nuts, raisins and citron and stir to coat. Pour the egg-sugar mixture into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough. Chill.
- Using rounded teaspoonful of dough roll into balls with floured hands. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
WHITE PEPPER CHERRY COOKIES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, pepper and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just incorporated. Stir in the cherries.
- Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap and scoop the dough on top. Using the plastic as an aide, form the dough into an even log, about 2 inches in diameter and 10 inches long. Refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the dough, place it on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to cut it into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Lay the rounds on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Dust very lightly with white pepper.
- Bake the cookies until just golden on the bottom and edges, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a rack and cool completely. Repeat with any remaining cookies, cooling the baking sheets between batches.
TARALLI PUGLIESI - ITALIAN BLACK PEPPER COOKIES
Taralli are wonderful baked wheat flour rings that are a classic snack in Italy. Taralli are savory bites that are crispy on the outside and have flaky inside. The taste is a wonderful combination of floral olive oil and spicy black pepper with every nibble.
Provided by Angela
Categories Appetizer Side Dish Snack
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Create a well in the middle to add the wet ingredients.
- Slowly pour the water and oil into the well of the flour. Blend together and gradually incorporate into the flour using your hands. The dough will be dense.
- Dust a working surface or cutting board with flour, To the stiff dough, knead for about 3 minutes to develop the gluten.
- Preheat oven to 400º.
- Pull off small pieces of dough about 1 Tablespoon in size. Next, roll into ropes about 6 inches long and very narrow. Form a ring and then pinch the edges together.
- Place them on a prepared baking sheet, nonstick or with cooking spray. Leave space between each tarallo, they do not expand very much but will a little bit.You can get a dozen on each baking sheet. You can bake one at a time or both at once - just be sure to rotate the pans halfway through and keep them as close to the center of the oven as you can.
- Brush with oil and bake 20 minutes in the middle of your oven. The bottoms will be lightly browned.
- Remove carefully from the baking sheet and let cool on a baking rack.
- Enjoy immediately as a snack, appetizer, or small bite. Serve with wine or other small bites like cheese, fruit, or salumi. Great to serve on a charcuterie board or in a breadbasket.
CHILI PEPPER COOKIES
Cut out to look like their namesake, these cookies were sweet treats at the celebration. We used a favorite recipe that makes a tender, slightly soft sugar cookies. By tinting the frosting and adding some colored sugar sprinkles, these can be decorated with out a lot of fuss. They really say "fiesta".-Terri Newton, Marshall, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll and pat out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. chili pepper shaped cookies cutter. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Tint 1/3 cup green; set aside. Tint remaining frosting red. Frost "peppers" red and "stems" green; sprinkle with matching sugar.
Nutrition Facts :
SPICY PEAR COOKIES
Delicious, rich flavor with or without frosting. Top with walnut halves for a fancy touch.
Provided by Cheryl Statt
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In large bowl, beat margarine and sugar untill smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger; mix into batter. Stir in chopped pears, chopped nuts and raisins.
- Drop about two inches apart by rounded tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets and bake 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center springs back when lightly touched. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and mix until smooth. Spoon icing over coookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 37.3 g
BLACK PEPPER BUTTER COOKIES
These are my absolute favorite cookies. A friend in college had received a huge tin of homemade cookies from her mother and a version of these cookies were inside, along with many other types of cookies. I had never heard of black pepper cookies before and loved the unique flavor-sweet & buttery, with a slight kick from the pepper. I searched for years to find the recipe and finally found it in a Watkins spices cookbook several years ago. I make these every year for the holidays and everyone always wants to know the secret of my "vanilla flecked" butter cookies. Update: Eggs sizes seem to be shrinking, so depending upon the size of the eggs in your area, you may need to use an XL egg rather than a large. Regarding the pepper: fresh ground will produce huge grains of pepper and make things far too peppery and savory tasting. Please use finely ground pre-ground black pepper in this recipe, carefully measured using a measuring spoon and leveled off.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Dessert
Time 26m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients (except for the extra sugar for dipping the glass) together well using a heavy duty mixer.
- Roll into 1/2 inch size balls-you will need three large ungreased cookie sheets, 16 balls per sheet.
- Use the flat base of a drinking glass that has been dipped into sugar to flatten each dough ball on the cookie sheets.
- Bake in a preheated 350 F (or 180 C) oven for 8-11 minutes or until lighly browned on the edges- do not overbake.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
PEPPER-CUMIN COOKIES
These cookies combine the banality of white sugar with the intensity of black pepper, the tartness of lemon zest and the pungency of cumin. When served with fruit - fresh, roasted or stewed - they will emphasize the fruit's natural sugariness. But when accompanied by a strong cheese like Roquefort or Stilton, the cookies turn indisputably sweet. Alone, they're a delightful combination of savory-sweet-spicy, reminiscent of a rosemary shortbread.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories cookies and bars, crackers and chips, dessert
Time 25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cracked peppercorns and cumin in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and vanilla and pulse until mixture just forms a dough.
- Place the dough on a work surface and shape into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Remove from the tray and place them on a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 44 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use freshly ground black pepper. This will give your cookies the best flavor.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
- Roll the dough out evenly. This will ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
- Cut the cookies out with a sharp knife or cookie cutter. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them firm up.
Conclusion:
Pepper cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a holiday party. With their unique flavor and texture, pepper cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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