Pfeffernusse Crescents

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 5 dozen cookies

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups flour
 * ½ tsp baking soda
 * ½ tsp baking powder
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp nutmeg
 * ¼ tsp ground cloves
 * ¼ cup unsalted butter
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tbsp orange zest
 * 1 cup honey
 * powdered sugar

Directions

 * 1) In a bowl, whisk first 8 ingredients.
 * 2) Set aside.
 * 3) In 2nd bowl, beat butter,eggs, and zest until smooth, beat in honey until combined, beat in dry ingredients until combined.
 * 4) Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
 * 5) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 6) Form 1 tsp dough into a ball.
 * 7) On floured work surface, form each ball into a 2½ inch long log.
 * 8) Blend into crescent shape and place on ungreased baking sheet.
 * 9) Repeat with remaining dough.
 * 10) Bake 8 minutes or until slightly golden.
 * 11) Remove from oven, cool 1 minute.
 * 12) Roll warm cookies into powdered sugar.