Pfeffernuesse (Pepper Nuts)

3 eggs, separated
2 cup dark brown sugar
2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 lb. seedless raisins
1/2 cup citron, chopped
Confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using mixer, beat eggs until light.
Gradually add brown sugar and beat 2 minutes. Sift flour with baking
powder, baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. Add nuts, raisins and
citron.
Pour into eggs and sugar mixture and stir to make stiff dough. Form small
balls and roll until smooth. Place cookies on buttered sheet, bake for 10
minutes. While still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in air
tight container for at least 1 week before eating. Yield: 6 dozen.

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