Pebbernodder

5 cups flour
1 1/2 cups butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Mix all ingredients together. Form into rolls 1/2 inch in
diameter. Cut into small pieces and drop on buttered baking
sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. The cookies
may be rolled in colored sugars before baking. Store in
tightly closed tins. Makes about 8 dozen.