Pfeffernuesse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. oil of anise
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 to 6 c. flour
1/2 c. white sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Cream sugars, shortening and molasses.
Add egg.
Add dry ingredients and oil of anise.
Mix until well blended.
Chill at least one hour, roll the size of a lead pencil, slice.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.