Pfeffernuesse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. dark Karo syrup
1 c. butter (2 cubes)
1 c. cream
1 scant tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cardamom
1 tsp. mace
2 tsp. star anise (powder)
9 1/2 to 10 c. flour

Preparation

Mix the first 7 ingredients in order given; have ingredients at room temperature.
Mix spices with 2 cups of flour.
Add to first mixture; mix well.
Add remainder of flour, one cup at a time, mixing well.
Dough will be very stiff.
Chill.
Take a small piece of dough and roll between hands and board into round, pencil-like shape, about 1/2 inch in diameter.
Slice off 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
Lay on lightly-greased cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 6 to 7 minutes.