Title: Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls) - Tkmhol
Categories: German Cookie Holiday
Yield: 12 Servings
| 4 | c | Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Mace |
| | | Black Pepper; As Desired |
| 2 | tb | Butter; (No Margarine) |
| 1 | c | Confectioners' Sugar |
| | | ; Water |
| 1 | ts | Baking Powder |
| 1 | ts | Cloves; Ground |
| 1 | ts | Allspice; Ground |
| 1 1/4 | c | Honey |
| 2 | | Eggs; Large |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
Sift flour, baking powder and spices together. Heat honey and butter until
butter melts. Cool to lukewarm and beat in eggs. Add flour mixture. Chill
dough 1/2 hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on greased cookie
sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Cool Cookies on wire racks.
Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, and water to form a thin glaze. Dip
cookies in glaze and place on wire rack to dry. Store cookies in airtight
tins. Makes 4 dozen cookies.