Pfeffernusse is a spiced biscuit with icing that translates to peppernuts for its hint of black pepper. The sweet sugar icing provides a balance to the slight heat. Signature German Christmas cookies coated with a sugar icing. Nuremberg is known for its delicious German cookies. The production of Wicklein's fine Gingerbread Christmas treats is in full swing for the holiday season. These holiday cookies are great for gifts, adding to cookie tins, eating with holiday snacks, or adding to a European cookie gift basket.