Pfeffernuss Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. brown sugar
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. finely chopped citron or candied lemon peel

Preparation

Beat egg, egg yolks, vanilla and salt.
Add brown sugar.
Beat with a spoon until thick.
Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and pepper.
Add citron or candied lemon peel.
Stir until mixture is smooth and mixed well.
Chill.
Form into small balls between the palms of your hands, 3/4-inch thick.
Bake on cookie sheet in 375\u00b0 oven for about 8 minutes.
When baked, put into bag in which powdered sugar has been placed.
Shake for a minute.