Pfeffernüesse

Preheat oven to 35

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through cloves), stirring well with a whisk.

Place butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 4 minutes).

Add 2 tablespoons water and egg white to butter mixture; beat well.

Add flour mixture and nuts; beat on low speed just until blended. Spoon batter evenly into 18 mounds (about 2 teaspoons each) 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned and almost set. Cool on pans 2 minutes.

Remove from pans; cool completely on a wire rack.

Sprinkle cookies evenly with powdered sugar.