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