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                        Pfeffernüsse (Peppernuts)

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                     German

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20       oz           Dark corn syrup
   2       c            White granulated sugar
   1       c            Butter -- plus:
   1       c            Lard or shortening
   1       ts           Salt
   4                    Eggs -- beaten slightly
   1       c            Buttermilk
   3       ts           Baking soda
   1       ts           Anise oil
   1       ts           Cinnamon
     1/2   ts           Cloves
     1/3   ts           Ginger
   2       c            Nuts -- finely chopped
  10       c            Flour

  Boil the corn syrup for 2 minutes, and then add the sugar, butter,
  and salt. Stir until sugar and shortening are melted, then cool. 
  When cool, add remaining ingredients (except flour). Add flour in
  increments until dough is very stiff. Chill thoroughly (can even be
  frozen).
  
  Roll chilled dough into rolls about the width of a finger. Cut with
  a knife into small 'pillows'. Pat pillows flat and bake in moderate
  oven (350°F). Time is unknown so I'd have to guess maybe 8 to
  10 minutes. This is an old recipe of my grandmothers and it doesn't
  specify).
 

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