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                         GERMAN PEPPER COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Cookies
               Ethnic

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Egg
    1/2   c            Granulated sugar
  1       c            All-purpose flour
          pn           Salt
    1/2   ts           Ground cinnamon
    1/4   ts           Ground white pepper
    1/4   ts           Mixed Spice
  1       tb           Cornstarch
    1/2   ts           Baking powder
  1                    Finely grated lemon peel
  2       tb           Chopped mixed candied peel
                       Powdered sugar (opt)

 Whisk egg and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

 Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, white pepper, Mixed Spice,
 cornstarch and baking powder into egg mixture. Add
 lemon peel and candied peel and stir well. Chill 1
 hour.

 Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Lightly grease
 several baking sheets. Form mixture into 16 small
 balls and place well apart on baking sheets. Bake in
 preheated oven 20 minutes or until well risen and
 lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with
 powdered sugar, if desired. Store several days before
 serving to allow time for flavors to mellow.

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