We thought we should share some recipes on one thread so we can find them when we want them. Maybe starting with favorite Christmas or Hanukah favorites that bring back family memories and comfort. One for me is the recipe for peppernuts. I couldn't find the recipe my mother used to make, I'm waiting for my sister to see if she has it, but I do have a good one from a friends family that I like a lot and will share.
Dark Peppernuts
1 Pint jar of Dark Karo Syrup
2 T molasses
1 Cup Lard or Crisco
1 Cup dark Brown Sugar Packed solid
1 t Soda
15 t Anise seed (grind it in a blender) more if you like this flavor.
1/2 t Salt
1 Cup Walnuts chopped fine
5 Cups flour
Mix together and roll the dough into tubes about 1/2 inch in diamiter.
Wrap in wax paper and Refrigerate overnight.
To Bake, take out a roll of dough, flatten it with your hands on a cutting board and cut diagonally into diamond shapes. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned. Let cool and enjoy. It's fun to through a handfull of these into your coffee and let them soften. They are a hard and chewie cookie.
I look forward to seeing your family favoite recipes on here!
