Crispy Spice Cookies

== Description ==
These small, crisp, spice cookies are a family treat at Christmas. We called these 'Pfeffernusse', or "peppernuts", but while some recipes call for black or white pepper, this recipe does not. They are better baked a month or two in advance and stored in cans or jars, and can be frozen for long periods of time.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup butter or shortening
* 2 eggs well beaten
* ½ cup light corn syrup
* ½ cup molasses
* ⅓ cup water
* 6⅔ cup sifted flour
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* ¼ tsp allspice
* ½ tsp anise seed (crushed or ground)
* ¼ tsp cloves
* ½ tsp nutmeg
* ½ tsp soda
== Directions ==
# In a large bowl, sift all dry ingredients except anise seed together; sprinkle in crushed/ground anise seed and set dry ingredients aside.
# In a second large bowl, blend sugar and butter until smooth.
# Add eggs, syrup, molasses and water, blending until thoroughly mixed (it may appear separated, but will come together when dry ingredients are added).
# Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, about ⅓ at a time, making sure to thoroughly blend after each addition.
# Roll into several long slender rolls ½ inch in diameter.
# Chill for about 2 hours, but can be overnight.
# Cut in ⅓ inch pieces, and bake on ungreased cookie sheets in 400°F oven, about 5 – 7 minutes till just lightly brown.
# Remove from cookie sheet immediately and cool completely.
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Category:German Desserts
Category:Spice cookie Recipes
Category:Christmas Cookies
Category:Molasses Recipes
Category:Light corn syrup Recipes
Category:Cinnamon Recipes
Category:Clove Recipes
Category:Allspice Recipes
Category:Anise seed Recipes
Category:Nutmeg Recipes