Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.75 cups light molasses
• 1.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 cups butter
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.33 cups confectioners' sugar for decoration

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper.

2. 2

   In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight.

4. 4

   Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.