peppernuts

Ingredients:


3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup light molasses
3 drops anise oil
1 tbsp hot water
3 1/3 cups all purpose flour*
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper



Directions:

Mix brown sugar, shortening, egg, molasses, anise oil and water. Stir in remaining ingredients. Knead dough until right consistency for molding. Shape dough into rolls, 1/2 inch in diameter. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

Heat oven to 350. Cut rolls into 1/4 inch slices; place slightly apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set and golden brown on bottom, about 9 minutes. Store in airtight container.
About 35 dozen cookies.
*if using self-rising flour, omit baking soda and salt

Molded peppernuts: After kneading, shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. About 11 dozen cookies.

 

Thanks to one of our momstown Milton mamas for sharing this yummy recipe!

Posted by momstown team on 11/29/2011 - 12:09
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