German Pfeffernusse With Frosting (Pepper Nuts) Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups liquid honey
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon finely crushed anise seed
• 2 unbeaten egg whites
• 1 tablespoon liquid honey
• 1/2 teaspoon finely crumbled anise seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 cups icing sugar