Spiced Molasses Cookies
"If you’d like an even more pronounced molasses flavor, use a robust instead of mild molasses. Just don’t use blackstrap in these cookies; not only will it be too strong and bitter, but it will overwhelm the spices...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
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1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. mild-flavored (light) molasses
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon (or more) milk
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Raw sugar (for sprinkling)
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