PFEFFERNUSSE III

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A spicy holiday treat! Crisp and good with a cup of tea.

Provided by Kathy Plew

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the orange rind and nuts.
In a medium size bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Blend in flour mixture to make a smooth dough.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 16.9 g