Peppernuts

Submitted by Chef #924814

"Very small, spicy cookie! Originated in Germany."

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 3-4 dozen cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 3 3⁄4 - 4 1⁄4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon anise extract

directions

1. Cream margarine & sugar, add molasses & eggs and beat well. Add anise extract and mix well. Add dry ingredients-then work with hands until you have a very stiff dough. Form into balls & chill. Roll in long rolls about the size of your finger & cut in small pieces. Pick these up & roll into balls. About the size of a small marble. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.