Pfeffernusse

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups butter , softened
• 1.25 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 0.75 cups finely chopped almonds , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.

5. 5

   Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.

6. 6

   Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.