Pfefferneuse

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, mace and pepper together.
2. 2
   Beat eggs until light, then beat in sugar until very light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Stir in dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Mix in lemon zest and citron.
5. 5
   Break off small pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
6. 6
   Place cookies on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. these cookies do not spread.
7. 7
   Cover with waxed paper and let sit overnight.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool on wire racks.
10. 10
    Roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.
11. 11
    Store in tightly covered container for about 1 week to mellow.
12. 12
    Keep a slice of soft bread in container to keep cookies from becoming rock hard.