GROSSMUTTER'S PEPPERNUTS

Grossmutter's Peppernuts image

Before Christmas, my grandmother would bake peppernuts and store them until the big day. When we came home from school, the whole house would smell like anise and we knew the holiday season was about to begin. -Marilyn Kutzli, Clinton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 30 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon anise extract or crushed aniseed

Steps:

Beat eggs and sugar at medium speed for 15 minutes. Reduce speed; gradually add flour and anise. Beat until well combined. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-thick ropes. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Cut ropes into 1/2-in. pieces; place on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheets on wire racks. Cookies will harden upon standing. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges