Old World Pfeffernusse Cookies

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
1/2	cup	butter	or margarine, softened
3/4	cup	brown sugar	packed
1/2	cup	molasses
1	each	egg
1	tablespoon	liqueur	licorice flavor, optional
3 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1/2	teaspoon	cloves	ground
1/4	teaspoon	nutmeg	ground
1	dash	black pepper
1	x	powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.

Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl until creamy.

Beat in molasses, egg and liqueur, if desired, until light and fluffy.

Mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper.

Shape level Tablespoon of dough into balls.

Place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

Bake 12-14 minutes until set.

Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets.

Remove to wire racks; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.