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German Peffernüsse cookies image from allrecipes.com

Pfeffernüsse cookies (one of my family’s holiday traditions) means "peppernuts" in German. The cookies originated in Germany and have been associated with Christmas celebrations since the 1850s. The original recipe was created by Johann Fleischmann in 1753, and these spiced cookies are traditionally made with a blend of aromatic spices and are popular among Germans (and their descendants like my family) and ethnic Mennonites in North America. (Source:Wikipedia.com)

Poem written for and submitted to “A Trois-par-Huit for December” poetry contest, Andrea Dietrich, sponsor, December 5, 2025.

PFEFFERNUSSE

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kitchen air
thick with love, ginger flair
rolled in Granny's hands, then baked just right.

cinnamon, clove, anise, cardamom blended tight
Granny shaped the dark rounds for Christmas night delight
dipped in powdered sugar soft as snow

children’s faces aglow
Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Andrea Dietrich

December 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM

I really liked this. I was just being strict with the last line having to be the title. Sorry if you didn't catch my blog about that. Congrats.

Jenish Somadas

December 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM

deliciously festive, capturing the essence of family, tradition, and Christmas baking... Congrats Sara.. Merry Christmas..

Line Gauthier

December 7, 2025 at 4:50 AM

totally delightful ~ warm memories

sara Etgen-Baker

December 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM

thanks!

Joseph P. DiMino

December 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Tasty write! Lovely description. All your joyful family gathers should be treasured. You have been blessed. I'll have a dozen.

sara Etgen-Baker

December 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM

thanks for your tasty response, Joe. Yes, I do treasure my family and the memories. I'm indeed blessed. You'll have to convince my husband to share....I think he's already eaten a dozen :-)