Easy Pfeffernusse Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)