Castle Families Recipe Collection
Alma Castle Blair's Pfefferneusse Cookies

4 c. flour
1 t. cloves
1 T. cinnamon
1/4 t. pepper
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 t. anise seed
1 T. cardamon seed
2 T. shortening
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
5 eggs, separated

grated rind of a lemon
1/4 lb. candied orange peel, finely chopped
1/2 lb. finely chopped citron

Sift flour. Measure and add spices, salt and soda. Sift again.
Add anise seed and cardamom seed
Cream shortening. Add sugar gradually and beat until light.
Add egg yolks and beat well.
Add dry ingredients and then lemon rind and fruit.
Beat egg whites till stiff but not dry. Fold in.
Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour
Shape into small balls and place on a linen cloth. Let stand uncovered overnight.

In the morning, brush with a thin confectioners frosting and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in a moderate over 350 degrees, 15-20 minutes. Makes about 9 dozen.

Confectioners frosting:
2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. hot water or milk
1 t. vanilla or almond flavoring

Recipe Contributed by Roger Schuettke