Pfeffernuesse

A traditional German cookie,
especially popular during the holidays.

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3/4 cup Currants

Icing:
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
2 cups powdered sugar
Dash cinnamon

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease cookie sheets.
Beat eggs until light.
Add sugar, butter and water; blend well.
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon,
nutmeg and cloves; stir into butter mixture.
Stir in currants.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake in upper third of oven for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool on wire racks.
Combine all icing ingredients; blend well.
Toss cookies in icing, a few at a time, to coat; place on waxed paper.
Let stand until icing is firm.
Cover and store up to one month (flavor is enhanced with age).