German Pfeffernüsse Cookies | If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

"German Pfeffernüsse cookies are a traditional Christmas cookie made with molasses, anise, pepper and seasonal spices, then coated in confectioners' sugar...."

INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
3/4 cup (150 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon anise extract ((or vanilla if you prefer))
1/2 cup (87 g) confectioners' sugar
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