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German Pepper Cookies

Yields:16 cookies
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation35 minutes
Cooking20 minutes
Ready In120 minutes

Ingredients

1 each egg
1/2 cup sugar granulated
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon white pepper ground
1/4 teaspoon mixed spice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 each lemon zest of
2 tablespoons mixed candied peel chopped
1 x powdered sugar

Directions

Whisk egg and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, white pepper, Mixed Spice, cornstarch and baking powder into egg mixture.

Add lemon peel and candied peel and stir well.

Chill 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Lightly grease several baking sheets.

Form mixture into 16 small balls and place well apart on baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until well risen and lightly golden.

Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Store several days before serving to allow time for flavors to mellow.

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My family makes this same recipie, except we use Gram crackers instead of Ritz. It is delicious!
 
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