"German Pfeffernüsse cookies are a traditional Christmas cookie made with molasses, anise, pepper and seasonal spices, then coated in confectioners' sugar...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
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3/4 cup (150 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon anise extract ((or vanilla if you prefer))
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1/2 cup (87 g) confectioners' sugar