Something You Can Do

Do you feel like baking something special? This recipe gives good practice in team work and perseverance. The dough needs to be chilled, so think ahead! With some nuts and seasonings, and your mom’s permission, you can make

Peppernuts

Cream together in a Kitchen Aid or other mixer:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups brown sugar

Add and beat:

• 4 eggs

Sift together and mix in:

• 6 cups flour
• dash of salt
• 1 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cloves

Add and mix well:

• 1/2 tsp. anise seed (crushed)
• 3/4 tsp. anise flavor
• 3/4 tsp. soda (1 T. hot water)
• 3 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped fine

Chill dough for several hours. Take pieces of dough and roll into ropes on tabletop. Use flour if dough is sticky. If dough falls apart, be patient and work slowly. With a butter knife, cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces. Lay them in rows on cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes at 350-375 degrees, or until golden brown. Use a metal spatula to remove cookies to a pan and let cool. Put in little bags or jars and give as gifts. These cookies taste better the older they get!