Pfefferneusse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. dark syrup
1 c. shortening or butter
1/2 c. black coffee
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. aniseed, crushed
5 c. flour
2 tsp. aniseed flavoring (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients.
Roll into long, thin rolls in wax paper.
Refrigerate overnight.
Slice into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
Cool and store in airtight container.
Will keep indefinitely.
Yield: about 800 peppernuts.
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