Pepper Nuts (Pfeffernuesse)

Ingredients

• 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar (1/2 lb.)
• 2 sticks butter (1/2 lb.)
• 2 c. sorghum or dark molasses
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp. oil of anise or pure anise extract
• 1 c. chopped almonds
• flour (to make real stiff)