Pfeffernusse(Pepper Balls)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls)

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Cups Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Cloves; Ground
1/2 Teaspoon Mace
1 Teaspoon Allspice; Ground
Black Pepper; As Desired
1 1/4 Cups Honey
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Eggs; Large
1 Cup Confectioners' Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Water

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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