Peppernuts

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. oil of anise

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour once before measuring.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening; add sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Add some dry ingredients to shortening and sugar mixture.
  4. 4
    Mix water and molasses and add alternately with the flour.
  5. 5
    Roll into 1-inch balls.
  6. 6
    Brush tops with water and bake.
  7. 7
    Frost or roll in powdered sugar.

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