German Pfeffernüsse Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp soda
• 1 tbsp hot water
• 2 cup sifted flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp mace
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• powdered sugar

Method

1. Beat the eggs very lightly, add the brown sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat.
2. Dissolve the soda in the hot water and stir into the egg-sugar mixture.
3. Sift the flour, spices and salt together. Add and stir in. Stir in the nuts.
4. Chill the dough and shape into balls. Place the balls on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees till lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and roll at once in powdered sugar.

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