GERMAN PEPPER COOKIES

• 1 Egg
• 1 /2 c Granulated sugar
• 1 c All-purpose flour
• pn Salt
• 1 /2 ts Ground cinnamon
• 1 /4 ts Ground white pepper
• 1 /4 ts Mixed Spice
• 1 tb Cornstarch
• 1 /2 ts Baking powder
• 1 Finely grated lemon peel
• 2 tb Chopped mixed candied peel
• Powdered sugar (opt)

Whisk egg and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, white pepper, Mixed Spice, cornstarch and

baking powder into egg mixture. Add lemon peel and candied peel and

stir well. Chill 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350'F. (175'C.). Lightly grease several baking

sheets. Form mixture into 16 small balls and place well apart on

baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until well risen

and lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered

sugar, if desired. Store several days before serving to allow time

for flavors to mellow.