From old German cookbook...here are the peppernuts made with corn syrup
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar. Add corn syrup, egg and honey; mix well. Sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Knead dough, which should be very stiff, by hand for 15 to 30 minutes. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten slightly, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 1 inch squares. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until dry inside.