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Molasses Pepper Cookies
Food Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest of 1 orange 1/4 teaspoon orange extract 1 1/2 teaspoons Grand Marnier 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon black pepper, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom White sugar
Recipe preparation:
1 Using an electric mixer, beat the shortening, zest and sugar until fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Add the molasses followed by the egg, vanilla, orange extract and Grand Marnier and combine well. 2 In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining dry ingredients (except the white sugar) together, then slowly pour into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. 3 When ready to bake, shape dough into 1 tablespoon balls, roll in white sugar and set on baking sheet. Sprinkle with extra black pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Recipe source: Foodista recipe
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