Peppernuts

Very small, spicy cookie! Originated in Germany.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• 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.