Peppernuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Mix in honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix in almonds and walnuts.
5. Using your hands, form the dough into walnut-sized balls. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Interesting Facts

• Peppernuts are a traditional German holiday snack.
• The name “Peppernuts” comes from the fact that they are made with pepper spices.
• These cookies are often given out as gifts during the holiday season.