German spice cookies recipe

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

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!

Speklatius are buttery, German shortbread cookies made with gently warming spices. Perfect for snacking during the holidays.

These delightful spice cookies are traditionally made with honey, molasses, and a blend of warm spices, perfect for the holiday season.

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

This recipe for Pfeffernusse is an easy German spice cookie recipe. I recommend you make Pfeffernusse at least once.

Growing up, the holidays were never complete without the warm, inviting scent of spices filling the kitchen. One of my fondest memories is baking Lebkuchen

Make my Lebkuchen recipe and fall in love with these traditional German cookies. Soft, chewy, full of festive spices and perfect for gifting!

Pfeffernusse cookies are a traditional German Christmas cookie that are made with molasses, warm spices, and a pinch of white pepper.

How to make Lebkuchen cookies. Traditional German gingerbread cookies recipe from my grandmother who made them every year.