Pepper nut (Pfeffernusse) cookies

 parchment covered cookie sheets, 15'@ 325F, then let cool and set up

Blend dry ingredients together and set aside

• 2 c. flour
• 2 t. cinnamon
• 1 t. anise
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. cloves
• 1/4 t. cloves
• 1/4 t. nutmeg

Cream together 

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. brown sugar

Then add one at a time and mix after each addition

• 2 T. molasses
• 1 t. grated lemon peel
• 2 t. lemon juice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1.5 c finely ground walnuts
• blended dry ingredients

then drop pressed teaspoons onto cookie sheet and bake.