German Pfeffernusse With Frosting Pepper Nuts

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A favorite german christmas cookie.

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Steps

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For the cookies: heat honey in a 4 quart sauce pan.

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Add shortening and cool.

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Beat in egg.

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Sift dry ingredients together.

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Gradually stir into the honey mixture.

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Knead dough slightly in bowl or on a board.

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Let dough stand 30 to 40 minutes.

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Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets.

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Bake in a preheated 350f oven for 13 to 15 minutes.

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Yield: 96 to 108 cookies.

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For the frosting: combine egg whites , honey and spices in a 1 quart bowl.

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Gradually beat in icing sugar , using a beater or mixer.

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Place 12 to 14 pfeffernusse in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of frosting.

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Stir gently to coat all sides.

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Place on a wire rack for frosting to harden.

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Store in a tightly closed container.

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Wheatland bounty.

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Ingredients

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liquid honey, shortening, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, ground cardamom, black pepper, anise seed, egg whites, icing sugar