Pfeffernuesse

• 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

1. Mix the first 7 ingredients in order given; have ingredients at room temperature.
2. Mix spices with 2 cups of flour.
3. Add to first mixture; mix well.
4. Add remainder of flour, one cup at a time, mixing well.
5. Dough will be very stiff.
6. Chill.
7. Take a small piece of dough and roll between hands and board into round, pencil-like shape, about 1/2 inch in diameter.
8. Slice off 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
9. Lay on lightly-greased cookie sheet and bake at 375u0b0 for 6 to 7 minutes.

sugar, brown sugar, syrup, butter, cream, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, mace, star anise, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=536386 (may not work)