Pfeffernuesse cookie mix (spicy german cookie)

60 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Sugar
1¼ teaspoon Baking soda
1½ teaspoon Cinnamon; ground
½ teaspoon Cloves; ground
½ teaspoon Nutmeg; ground
¾ cup Light molasses
½ cup Butter or margarine
2 Eggs; beaten
Powdered sugar; sifted

Directions

Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper. In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight. Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.

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