Pfeffernusse

Ingredients

4 c flour unbleached
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/2 ts mace
1 t allspice
1 black pepper as desired
1 1/4 c honey
2 tb butter
2 eggs
1 c confectioners sugar
1 t vanilla
1 water

Instructions

Sift flour, baking powder and spices together. Heat honey and butter until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm and beat in eggs. Add flour mixture. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Cool Cookies on wire racks. Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, and water to form a thin glaze. Dip cookies in glaze and place on wire rack to dry. Store cookies in airtight tins. Makes 4 dozen cookies.