Pfeffernusse Crescents

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 5 dozen cookies
== Ingredients ==
* 2½ cups flour
* ½ tsp baking soda
* ½ tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp pepper
* ½ tsp cinnamon
* ¼ tsp nutmeg
* ¼ tsp ground cloves
* ¼ cup unsalted butter
* 2 eggs
* 1 tbsp orange zest
* 1 cup honey
* powdered sugar
== Directions ==
# In a bowl, whisk first 8 ingredients.
# Set aside.
# In 2nd bowl, beat butter,eggs, and zest until smooth, beat in honey until combined, beat in dry ingredients until combined.
# Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
# Heat oven to 350°F.
# Form 1 tsp dough into a ball.
# On floured work surface, form each ball into a 2½ inch long log.
# Blend into crescent shape and place on ungreased baking sheet.
# Repeat with remaining dough.
# Bake 8 minutes or until slightly golden.
# Remove from oven, cool 1 minute.
# Roll warm cookies into powdered sugar. 
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