Pfeffernuesse Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
4 cups flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Combine molasses, sugar and butter in a saucepan. Cook until just melted, then set aside to cool.
Stir in eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add half of flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. When completely combined, stir in remaining flour. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Shape into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to decorate.