Pfefferneusse Cookies
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Ingredients
- 4 c. flour
- 1 t. cloves
- 1 T. cinnamon
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 1 t. nutmeg
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. anise seed
- 1 T. cardamon seed
- 2 T. shortening
- 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 5 eggs, separated
- grated rind of a lemon
- 1/4 lb. candied orange peel, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb. finely chopped citron
Instructions
- Sift flour. Measure and add spices, salt and soda. Sift again.
- Add anise seed and cardamom seed
- Cream shortening. Add sugar gradually and beat until light.
- Add egg yolks and beat well.
- Add dry ingredients and then lemon rind and fruit.
- Beat egg whites till stiff but not dry. Fold in.
- Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour
- Shape into small balls and place on a linen cloth. Let stand uncovered overnight.
- In the morning, brush with a thin confectioners frosting and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a moderate over 350 degrees, 15-20 minutes. Makes about 9 dozen.
- Confectioners frosting:
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 2 T. hot water or milk
- 1 t. vanilla or almond flavoring
- 4 c. flour
- 1 t. cloves
- 1 T. cinnamon
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 1 t. nutmeg
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. anise seed
- 1 T. cardamon seed
- 2 T. shortening
- 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 5 eggs, separated
- grated rind of a lemon
- 1/4 lb. candied orange peel, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb. finely chopped citron
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