Peppernoetter(Peppernuts)

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the sugar and margarine.
2. 2
   Stir in the cream.
3. 3
   Sift in the flour and baking soda. Stir well.
4. 4
   (It may be a little hard to stir; you might want to work in with your hands.)
5. 5
   Sift together the cinnamon, cardamom and pepper.
6. 6
   Add and stir well. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls.
7. 7
   Place on greased cookie sheet 1 1/2-inches apart.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° to 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Cookies will flatten out a little, but they will still be rounded and plump.