Pfefferkuchen German Cookie Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on November 8, 2008

I found this recipe when we were going through my 93-year-old mother-in-law’s things after her death in June. I listed a total of three old German recipes.

1/2 cup lard
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cardamon
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup milk

Cream lard; beat in sugar gradually.

Blend in corn syrup and vanilla.

Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.

Roll in strips the size of a pencil. Cut in 1/2″ strips.

Place on greased baking sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees about 15 minutes.

Serve in bowls like nuts.

Makes 4-1/2 quarts.