| Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls)---German
Ingredients: * 4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted * 1 t Baking Powder * 1 t Cinnamon * 1 t Cloves; Ground * 1/2 t Mace * 1 t Allspice; Ground * Black Pepper; As Desired * 1 1/4 c Honey * 2 T Butter; (No Margarine) * 2 Eggs; Large * 1 c Confectioners' Sugar * 1 t Vanilla * ; Water Instructions: 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. Servings: 12 |
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