Pfeffernuesse

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, soda, spices and pepper.
2. 2
   In a saucepan, combine molasses and butter.
3. 3
   Heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Stir in eggs.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
8. 8
   Grease a cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Bake in 350° oven for 12 to 14 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool on wire rack.
12. 12
    Roll in powdered sugar.
13. 13
    Makes about 60.