Pfeffernuesse IV Recipe

In a large bowl stir together the flour sugar baking soda cinnamon cloves nutmeg and allspice. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine molasses and butter. Heat stirring occasionally until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. When the mixture has cooled beat in the eggs. Blend the molasses mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven or until firm. While cookies are still warm toss them in a bag with confectioners' sugar and toss to coat. When cool toss with sugar again.