""Family recipe for German peppernuts. Small, dense spice cookies that are tantalizing when dipped in coffee, or great on their own. This is the traditional version with molasses."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup molasses
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3 drops anise oil
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon hot water
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper