Last Update:  23 April 2007

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COOKIES continued:

RECIPES

RECIPE #1

Pfeffernusse Cookies

INGREDIENTS

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 cup chopped walnuts

4 eggs

2 cups white sugar

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Sift together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the orange rind and nuts.

3. In a medium size bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Blend in flour mixture to make a smooth dough.

4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until light brown.

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