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Pfeffernuesse

My father's favorite cookies during the holidays.
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Pfeffernuesse cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Mace
  • 3 Eggs beaten lightly
  • 3/4 cups Sugar
  • 1 Lemon juice and rind
  • 2/3 cups Chopped Nuts

Instructions

  • Measure flour and sift with baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Add sugar slowly to beaten eggs and stir in lemon juice and grated lemon rind.
  • Add dry ingredients and nuts and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Roll out 1/2″thick and cut with tiny cutter 3/4″ round.
  • Let cookies stand over night in cool place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Just before baking, put a drop of brandy on each cookie.
  • Bake brandy side up in 300 degree F oven for 1/2 hour.
  • Cool thoroughly and place in tightly covered jar.
Author: Rita