Julemandens Pebernødder Santa’s Peppernuts

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and continue to mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, orange zest, and salt.

4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.

5. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Taking small pieces of dough at a time, roll them into thin ropes about 1 cm in diameter on a lightly floured surface.

7. Cut the ropes into small, bite-sized pieces, around 1 cm in length, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.

8. Bake the Peppernuts in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

10. Serve these delightful Santa’s Peppernuts with a steaming cup of hot cocoa or your favorite holiday beverage, and enjoy the warmth and coziness of the Christmas season.