Recipe - Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix (Spicy German Cookie

4 cup Allpurpose flour
One half cup Sugar
1 One fourth teaspoon Baking soda
1 One half teaspoon Cinnamon; ground
One half teaspoon Cloves; ground
One half teaspoon Nutmeg; ground
Three fourths cup Light molasses
One half cup 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.

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