Karen, thanks a bunch for the recipes. I'm anxious to try chocolate spritz and the cinnamon stars for Christmas! Dorie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2000 6:31 PM Subject: [GERMAN-LIFE] Cookie Recipe: Pfeffernuesse > Pfeffernuesse (Peppernuts) > > ¾ c light molasses > ½ c oleo or butter > 2 beaten eggs > 4 ½ c flour > ½ c sugar > 1 ¼ tsp baking soda > 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon > ½ tsp ground cloves > ½ tsp nutmeg > Dash of pepper > > In a saucepan or in the microwave combine the molasses and oleo/butter, > cooking and stirring until oleo/butter is melted. Cook to room temp then > stir in the eggs. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and spices. Add the > molasses mixture and mix well. Chill several hours or overnight. Shape into > 1-inch balls. Baked at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool. Roll in powdered > sugar. Let set a few minutes, and roll in powdered sugar again. Makes about > 4 ½ dozen cookies. > > > Karen JENTER > Michigan > USA