3 eggs, separated
2 c. dark brown sugar
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 lb. seedless raisins
1/2 c. citron, chopped
Confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using mixer, beat eggs until light. Gradually add brown sugar and beat 2 minutes. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. Add nuts, raisins and citron. Pour into eggs and sugar mixture and stir to make stiff dough. Form small balls and roll until smooth. Place cookies on buttered sheet, bake for 10 minutes. While still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in air tight container for at least 1 week before eating. Yield: 6 dozen.