3 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. cocoa
1 c. toasted almonds, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tbsp. butter
1 c. milk

Sift all dry ingredients, melt butter, add milk and add nuts. Mix together like pie dough consistency. Make into balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Be careful not to burn. When still warm, dip in frosting of 1 cup powdered sugar and enough milk to make a thin icing. Add vanilla. Ice all over. Place on cooling rack until dried.