Pfeffernuesse

⅓ cup molasses

¼ cup butter

2 cups flour

¼ cup brown sugar, packed

½ tsp. baking soda

¾ tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. ground cardamom

¼ tsp. ground allspice

⅛ tsp. pepper

1 beaten egg

Combine molasses and butter in a saucepan.

Heat and stir over low heat until butter melts.

Remove from heat.

Cool to room temperature.

Stir together flour, brown sugar, soda, and spices in a large bowl.

Set aside.

Stir egg into molasses mixture.

Gradually stir in flour mixture until combined.

Transfer dough into a bowl.

Cover and chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Divide dough into 12 portions.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-inch rope.

Cut ropes into ½ to 1" pieces.

Place pieces ½-inch apart on an ungreased shallow baking pan.

Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.

Remove cookies and cool on paper towels.

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