>-------> 1957 PFEFFERNUESSE COOKIES <-------<

1 1/2 Cups strained honey
1/4 Cup shortening
1 egg
4 Cups sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. ground cardamom seed
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. finely crumbled anise seed

Heat honey (do not boil) in a 4 quart saucepan. Add
shortening. COOL

Beat in egg. Stir dry ingredients together. Gradually
stir into the honey mixture. Let dough stand 30-40 mins.

Shape into 1 inch balls and place on lightly greased baking
sheets. Bake in 350F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 98-106 cookies.


-- PFEFFERNUESSE FROSTING --

2 unbeaten egg whites
1 T. strained honey
1/2 tsp. finely crumbled anise seed
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom seed
2 Cups sifted confectioners sugar

Combine egg whites, honey, and spices in a 1 quart mixing
bowl. On low speed Gradually beat in confectionary sugar.

Place 12-14 PFEFFERNUESSE in a bowl with 2 T. of frosting.
Stir gently to coat all sides. Place on wire rack for the
frosting to harden.

Store in a tightly closed container.
 
 

~Christmas Recipes 1957 Copyright West Ohio Gas Company~