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108 pieces |
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1-1/2 cups liquid honey
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
4 cups all purpose sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. ground cardamom seed
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. finely crushed anise seed
Pfeffernusse Frosting:
2 unbeaten egg whites
1 tbsp. liquid honey
1/2 tsp. finely crumbled anise seed
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom seed
2 cups icing sugar
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Directions:
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FOR THE COOKIES: Heat honey (do not boil) in a 4 quart sauce pan. Add shortening and cool. Beat in egg.
Sift dry ingredients together; gradually stir into the honey mixture. Knead dough slightly in bowl or on a board. Let dough stand 30 to 40 minutes.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 350 F. oven for 13 to 15 minutes. Yield: 96 to 108 cookies.
FOR THE FROSTING: Combine egg whites, honey and spices in a 1 quart bowl. Gradually beat in icing sugar, using a beater or mixer. Place 12 to 14 Pfeffernusse in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of frosting. Stir gently to coat all sides. Place on a wire rack for frosting to harden. Store in a tightly closed container.
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Comments from olga
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A favorite German Christmas cookie.
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