Pfeffernuss Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves and pepper.
2. 2
   Stir in anise seed, cardamon, citron and orange rind until well mixed; set aside.
3. 3
   Beat butter and 1 cup confectioners sugar until well mixed.
4. 4
   Beat in egg.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture just until blended.
6. 6
   Chill overnight, or until firm enough to handle.
7. 7
   Roll dough (about 1 teaspoon) at a time into small balls.
8. 8
   Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Top each with a piece of candied cherry.
10. 10
    Stir milk into remaining 1/4 cup confectioners sugar until smooth.
11. 11
    Drizzle very lightly over top of each cookie.
12. 12
    Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 8 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
13. 13
    Remove from cookie sheets at once with spatula.
14. 14
    Cool completely on wire rack.