Name: Pfeffernüsse Spiced Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and black pepper until well combined.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a consistent dough forms. The dough may be slightly sticky.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until set but still slightly soft in the middle. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie in the sugar until fully coated.
Store the Pfeffernüsse Spiced Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep well for up to a week, but are best enjoyed fresh within the first few days.

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