3 1/2 c All purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground cloves
1/2 ts Ground cardamom
1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1 c Unsalted butter; softened
1 c Sugar
1/4 c Dark molasses
1 Egg
Powdered sugar
Prep: 15 min, Cook: 15 min, plus refrigeration time.
Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Beat
butter and sugar in another bowl using an electric mixer until light and
fluffy. Add molasses and egg and mix thoroughly. Gradually add dry
ingredients and beat at low speed until dough forms. Mold into a disc, wrap
with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Roll dough into 1 inch balls
and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes, or
until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks and dust with sifted powdered
sugar. Cool completely.
Yields
1 Servings