Pfeffernuessecookies, desserts 4 cup flour; unbleached, unsifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves; ground 1/2 teaspoon mace 1 teaspoon allspice; ground 1 black pepper; as desired 1 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoon butter; (no margarine) 2 eggs; large 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 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. |
