 A traditional German cookie, especially popular during the holidays.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, 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 Sun-Maid Zante Currants
Icing:
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
2 cups powdered sugar
Dash cinnamon
Directions:
HEAT oven to 350ยบ 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).
Makes 4-1/2 dozen cookies.
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