Pfeffernusse Crescents

PFEFFERNUSSE CRESCENTS COOKIES

2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 tbs orange zest 1 cup honey Powdered sugar

In a bowl, whisk first 8 ingredients. Set aside. In 2nd bowl, beat butter, eggs, and zest until smooth, beat in honey until combined, beat in dry ingredients until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.

HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES---Form 1 tsp dough into a ball. On floured work surface, form each ball into a 2 1/2 inch long log. Blend into crescent shape and place on Ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 8 min. Or until slightly golden. Remove from oven, cool 1 min. Roll warm cookies into powdered sugar. MAKES 5 DOZEN COOKIES.* Lord, keep me in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because I trust You. Isaiah 26:3

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