"Pfeffernusse cookies are very popular during the holidays. These spicy German Christmas cookies or "peppernuts" are made with black pepper and always a hit...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup molasses (I used sorghum molasses)
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1/4 cup honey
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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2 eggs (beaten)
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2 teaspoons anise extract
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1 teaspoon ginger
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon allspice (ground)
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1 cup confectionery sugar (more if needed)