Peppernuts
These are a traditional Mennonite Christmas cookie. Everyone loves these. Great with coffee. Some recipes are crunchy while others are a softer variety. Once you get started on these, it's hard to quit.
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c (or more) raisins
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts
2 eggs
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp soda
4 tsp buttermilk
1/2 tsp salt
3 c flour
Mix all ingredients. Chill dough. Roll out into finger shape rolls. Cut in 1/2 inch pieces and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Or freeze dough and bake at your convenience, also can be cut thinner to make a nice crispy cookie.
Recipe: Ruth Blair, "90th Anniversary Favorite Recipes" Compiled by the First Baptist Church, Weatherford, Oklahoma
