Pfeffernusse (Pepper Balls)

4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted

1 ts Baking Powder

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Cloves; Ground

1/2 ts Mace

1 ts Allspice; Ground

1 x Black Pepper; As Desired

1 1/4 c Honey

2 tb Butter; (No Margarine)

2 ea Eggs; Large

1 c Confectioners` Sugar

1 ts Vanilla

1 x ; Water

Sift flour, baking powder and spices together. Heat honey and butter until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm and beat in eggs. Add flour mixture. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Cool Cookies on wire racks. Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, and water to form a thin glaze. Dip cookies in glaze and place on wire rack to dry. Store cookies in airtight tins. Makes 4 dozen cookies. -----