Pfeffernusse

• 4 eggs
• 2 crisco
• 1 lard
• 1,300 gr flour
• 800 gr dark karo corn syrup
• 400 gr granulated sugar (white)
• 270 gr nuts (finely chopped)
• 230 gr butter (plus)
• 240 ml buttermilk
• 14 gr baking soda