Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix (Spicy German Cookie) Food Recipe

4 c All-purpose flour

1/2 c Sugar

1 1/4 ts Baking soda

1 1/2 ts Cinnamon; ground

1/2 ts Cloves; ground

1/2 ts Nutmeg; ground

3/4 c Light molasses

1/2 c Butter or margarine

2 Eggs; beaten

Powdered sugar; sifted Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper. In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight. Shape into 1 balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered

sugar.