Pfeffernuesse Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon water
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
icing
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 dash cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Preparation

In mixer bowl, beat eggs until light.
Add sugar, butter and water and mix well.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and spices.
Stir into the egg and sugar mixture.
Mix in raisins, if desired. I also sometimes add nuts.
Shape into 1 inch balls.
Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool on wire racks.
Toss cookies, a few at a time, in icing to coat.
Place on waxed paper until the icing hardens.
Or if you prefer you can skip the icing and just dust with powdered sugar.
Store in a covered container up to 1 month.
Icing:.
Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.