8 c. flour
9 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. cocoa
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
5 eggs
1 1/4 c. Crisco
1 lg. can crushed pineapple with juice
1 lb. crushed walnuts
1 box raisins

Mix dry ingredients together. Beat eggs, Crisco, and pineapple. Mix with dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Chill dough overnight. Roll in hand similar to a small meatballs. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. After cooled, ice them.

ICING:

1 1/2 boxes (1 lb. ea) confectioners' sugar
water

Mix 1 1/2 boxes confectioner sugar with water. Make like a paste, not too thick. You may add a variety of flavorings such as anise, etc and also colorings. Place about 10-15 cookies in a large bowl and pour icing over and mix. Let dry overnight.