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German Spice Cookies

Name: German Spice Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

3-1/2 dozen

These chewy spice cookies are great with coffee and taste even better the next day. The recipe has been a family favorite for more than 40 years.

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 190 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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