Pfeffernuesse (German Peppernuts)
For the Feast of St. Nicholas
COOKIES
1 1/2 cups honey
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamon seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground anise seed
FROSTING
2 unbeaten egg whites, for safety's sake use pasturized egg whites
1 tablespoon strained honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon seed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed
ONE (Cookies)
Heat honey (do not boil) in saucepan large enough to mix entire dough. Add
shortening. Cool. Beat in egg. Sift remaining ingredients together, gradually
stirring into honey mixture. Reserve 35 minutes to stiffen. Shape into 1-inch
balls. Bake on lightly greased baking sheets 13-15 minutes at 350ยบ.
TWO (Frosting)
Combine egg whites, honey, spices in 1-quart mixing bowl. Add confectioners'
sugar, gradually. Place 12 to 14 Pfeffernuesse at a time in a smaller bowl
with 2 tablespoons of icing. Stir Pfeffernuesse to coat all sides. Repeat.
Place to cool on wire rack. Store in tightly closed container. Yield, 6-7 dozen
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