Peppernuts!

This is such a funny little cookie....  They're great to have around during the holidays, and one recipe will make a ton of them......They're very addictive and one can't help but dip in the bowl for a handful every time you walk by.....:)  They're also in the candy picture, in the big crock behind the wrapped taffy's.

Peppernut Cookies

1 cup butter

2 cups white sugar

2 cups brown sugar

5 eggs

6 to 7 cups flour

1 tsp soda & 1 tlbs. hot water

2 tsp. ground cloves

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cream of tarter

2 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. anis oil

3 cups walnuts  (put in blender to chop fine)

1 tsp. black pepper

1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Mix all ingredients.  Chill dough for an hour at least or over night.  Cut a slice off the dough and roll thin like a pencil.   Slice into tiny chunks  (tip of little finger size or smaller).

Bake at 350 for aprox. 10 minutes or until lightly brown.