Pfeffernuesse

3 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/4 cup finely chopped candied citron
1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar

Sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper. Stir in almonds, citron and orange peel. Beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until thick and light. Add flour mixture to eggs and mix thoroughly. Cover and chill overnight. Dust hands lightly with flour and form dough into balls using about 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie. Place on greased baking sheets and bake at 350 degree for 15 to 20 minutes - until lightly browned.