German anise cookies

Baked with the perfect combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper (or pfeffer), Pfeffernusse Cookies are my family’s favorite traditional German cookies. Bursting with warm, holiday spices, these German spice cookies are tender and warm and the best dunking cookie as they cool!

These famous German anise-flavored cookies go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations!

There's just something extra-Christmassy about these German holiday cookies, breads and more.

Delicious and buttery shortbread cookies with a hint of anise flavor.

Pfeffernusse are deliciously glazed German spice cookies that are popular during the holidays and loaded with spices, brown sugar, and honey!

Anise overnight cookie. Drop cookie onto greased cookie sheet and bake the next day. These are traditional in our family. Delicious with coffee! Anise oil can be found in drugstores or at a candy supplier.

This collection of traditional German Christmas cookies combines rich flavors and textures to bring the festive spirit into your home. Each recipe features unique tastes of German holiday traditions, from the nutty and chocolatey Nussecken to the spicy and sweet Lebkuchen. In Germany, they love to play with spices and textures, making these downright delicious cookies! BakeItWithLove.com #baking #holidays #Christmas #cookies #German

'Tis the season for cookies! Pfeffernüsse is a festive German spice cookie and a holiday classic among gingerbread lovers everywhere. These iced confections are made with molasses, pepper, ginger, and a mix of warm, wintry spices. These chewy cookies are a crowd favorite -- perfect for cookie swaps and holiday parties.

German Pfeffernusse Cookies - A traditional spiced German cookie covered in powdered sugar. The perfect cookie for a Christmas cookie exchange!

Years ago, my German neighbor made similar cookies and hung them on her Christmas tree for the neighbor kids to eat. I finally came up with my own recipe and have been very pleased with the results.