Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls)

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Title: Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls)
Categories: German, Cookies
Yield: 12 servings

4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted 1 1/4 c Honey
1 ts Baking Powder 2 tb Butter; (No Margarine)
1 ts Cinnamon 2 ea Eggs; Large
1 ts Cloves; Ground 1 c Confectioners' Sugar
1/2 ts Mace 1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Allspice; Ground 1 x ; Water
1 x Black Pepper; As Desired

Sift flour, baking powder and spices together. Heat honey and butter
until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm and beat in eggs. Add flour
mixture. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on
greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Cool
Cookies on wire racks. Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, and water to
form a thin glaze. Dip cookies in glaze and place on wire rack to dry.
Store cookies in airtight tins.
Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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