Pfeffernuissse

By keteal

Ingredients

• 4 c. flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp nutmag
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp crushed cardomon seeds
• 1 tsp anise seeds
• 1/4 lb candied orange peel
• 1/2 lb citron
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 1 1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mix & sift first 7 ingredients. Stir in seeds, orange peel & citron.

Work butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar. Add well beaten egg yolks & lemon. Beat throughly.

Blend flour mixture.

Add stiffly beaten egg whites. Blend well.

Chill 1 hour. Then shape into small balls. Place on waxed paper & let stand, uncovered, overnight at room temperature.

Bake on ungreased sheets at 350 for 15 minutes.