Homemade Peppernuts (the best little cookies in the world)
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2-4 cups sucanat
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon hot water
- 6-7 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Beat first five ingredients well.
- Dissolve soda in water then add to first five ingredients.
- Mix well.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
- Knead into firm dough (hand mixing will probably be required.
- This dough is too stiff for most electric mixers).
- Chill overnight or at least two hours.
- Roll into "snake-like rolls" a little smaller than dime size in diameter.
- Cut into small pieces about ¼" thick.
- Place on a cookie sheet and bake in 350° oven for 7-8 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by Heavenly Homemakers at https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-peppernuts-the-best-little-cookies-in-the-world
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