"A German holiday tradition, these fragrant cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts, they go wonderfully with coffee or tea.—Joanne Nelson, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup molasses
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup shortening
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2 large eggs
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1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup confectioners' sugar