Scotch Bonet Pfeffernusse
2 Eggs 3/4 c Dark brown sugar 3/4 c Granulated sugar Grated rind of 1 lemon 2 tb Finely chopped mixed Candied fruit 1/4 c Finely chopped almonds 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 ts Ground ...
Ingredients
- 2eggs
- 3/4c dark brown sugar
- 3/4c granulated sugar
- 1ts ground cinnamon
- 1/2ts ground cloves
- 1/2ts ground allspice
- 1/4ts ground cardamom
- 1/2ts ground black pepper
Directions
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2 Eggs 3/4 c Dark brown sugar 3/4 c Granulated sugar Grated rind of 1 lemon 2 tb Finely chopped mixed Candied fruit 1/4 c Finely chopped alm
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Their heat is derived from ground Jamaican Scotch Bonnet peppers
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Note: The European/Scandinavian versions of this cookie do NOT call for Scotch Bonnet pepper
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That is my contribution.) You can control the heat to make these milder or hotter as you desire by varying the amount of ground Scotch Bonne
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If you want them really mild, you can leave out the ground Scotch Bonnet altogether or if you like them blazin', try 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons of
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Beat the eggs with both sugars until the mixture is very thick and almost white
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Add lemon rind, candied fruit, almonds, baking soda and spices
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Add flour a little at a time and stir in thoroughly until mixture is very heavy and will form a ball when kneaded in the hand without sticki