Pfeffernusse III

A spicy holiday treat! Crisp and good with a cup of tea.

• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the orange rind and nuts.

Step 3

In a medium size bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Blend in flour mixture to make a smooth dough.

Step 4

Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until light brown.