Peppernuts(Pfeffernussen)

* Exported from MasterCook *

PEPPERNUTS (PFEFFERNUSSEN)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Entertain

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Brown sugar
1/2 c White sugar
1/2 c Shortening
2 Eggs
1 t Vanilla
1 c Raisins
1/2 c Coconut
1/2 c Nuts
4 1/2 c Flour
1 t Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Sour cream or buttermilk

Cream the white and brown sugar with the shortening.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

Combine the raisins, coconut, and nuts, grind fine in
a food processor or grinder. Add to the above.

Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together; add
these, along with the buttermilk, to the above.

Divide the dough into several parts; roll each part
into a long, inch thick snakelike shape; cut the snake
at approximately half inch intervals. Arrange the
nut-like cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet; bake at
325 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes, depending on whether
you prefer softer or crunchy cookies.



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