Pfeffnusse

Ingredients

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. brandy
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 c. toasted ground almonds
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. finely minced lemon peel
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tbsp. finely minced orange peel
• powdered sugar for dusting
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. unsalted butter