Pfeffernuesse Cookies

"This is my husband's favorite cookie. It's an iced spicy German cookie. They also tastes better if you store them a while before you eat them, so they're great for making ahead of time for Christmas."
 
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Ready In:
38mins
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
36-48 cookies
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ingredients

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directions

  • In mixer bowl, beat eggs until light.
  • Add sugar, butter and water and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and spices.
  • Stir into the egg and sugar mixture.
  • Mix in raisins, if desired. I also sometimes add nuts.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Toss cookies, a few at a time, in icing to coat.
  • Place on waxed paper until the icing hardens.
  • Or if you prefer you can skip the icing and just dust with powdered sugar.
  • Store in a covered container up to 1 month.
  • Icing:.
  • Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.

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I currently live in Alabma, but have lived many places, including 4 years in Brazil. I love to travel and learn about languages and cultures around the world. I have a husband and two teenaged daughters and we live a very active family life. I work full time as a programmer, so between that and sports and plays and church, I don't have a lot of time to cook. For years I just threw whatever on the table, but lately I've become more aware of what I eat and how I prepare it. I'm trying to stay away from processed foods and cook more from scratch. I've discovered that I love it!
 
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