Pebbernodders

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in medium bowl.
2. 2
   Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until creamy.
3. 3
   Add eggs and lemon peel; beat until well blended.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix just until blended.
5. 5
   Grease cookie sheets.
6. 6
   Divide dough into four equal pieces; shape each piece into 3/4-inch-thick rope about 12 inches long.
7. 7
   Place ropes on prepared cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 375F.
10. 10
    Cut frozen ropes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.