Peppernuts

Name: Peppernuts
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 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

Submitted by Chef #924814

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

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photo by clsiehndel

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

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.