Pfeffernusse Spice Cookies

Dessert

Makes 48

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 eggs
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds (optional)

Pfeffernusse Spice Cookies

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Method:

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add egg, beating well. Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired. Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on un-greased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.

Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.