German Spice Cookies

By Addie

These chewy spice cookies are great with coffee and taste even better the next day. The recipe has been a family favorite for more than 40 years.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe contains no butter or shortening.
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REVIEWS:

I love these cookies. I especially love how moist they are without needing butter. I don't always put the raisins in and they still taste great.

Absolutely delicious. Thank you!