Lemon Spice Pfeffernusse Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• ½ lb powdered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 lemon, juice and rind

Method

1. 1 Beat eggs well, then gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and grated rind.
2. 2 Sift flour with salt, soda, and spices. Sift again and add to the egg mixture, beating until a smooth, medium-soft dough forms.
3. 3 Chill the dough in the refrigerator for several hours.
4. 4 Roll out on a floured board into long finger-shaped sticks, then cut into small marble-sized pieces.
5. 5 Bake on greased baking sheets in a hot oven (425°F) until light golden brown.