Recipes

Whisk together the Flour, Spices, Salt, Pepper and Ammonia; Set aside

In a large Bowl, beat eggs on medium until pale and slightly expanded. Gradually beat in the sugar; Once sugar is added, continue to beat the eggs until light and fluffy, eggs will thicken. (About 10 - 12 minutes)

Add the 1/3 of the flour mixture and incorporate on low speed. Add 1/2 of the remaining flour mixture and incorporate on low speed.

Add the Hazelnuts and lemon Zest to the Remaining flour mixture, whisk well and add to the egg mixture.

Divide dough in 2 and roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/2 inch. Cut small 1 inch rounds and place on cookie sheet at 1 inch intervals.

Let cookies sit at room temperature overnight.

Before baking, turn cookies over and place a drop of Gran Marnier in the center of each cookie.

Bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Check cookies by breaking 1 in half, if it is crisp it is done, if it is soft, it is not done.

Cool to just above room temp on racks, them move to a zip lock bag with powdered sugar and shake the cookies to coat. Remove and cook completely on rack.

Store in an airtight container.

These cookies are better when aged, it allows the spices to meld so the cookie's flavor matures after about 1 - 2 weeks.