Peppernuts (from Henderson, Nebraska)

3 c. granulated sugar

1 c. oleo

4 eggs

4 T. buttermilk

2 tsp. soda

1/2 c. chopped dates

6 c. flour

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 c. chopped peanuts

1/2 c. nutmeats, chopped

Cream sugar, shortening and eggs; add buttermilk, then sifted dry ingredients. Stir in peanuts, dates and nutmeats. Chill dough overnight. Roll with hands into small rolls 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into small pieces and bake at 350 until golden brown. Recipe makes about 1 gallon.

Mrs. L.B. (Naomi) Lehman

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987