Ingredients
2/3
cup butter, softened
2/3
cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3
cup molasses
1/3
cup water
2 1/2
cups all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon baking soda
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon anise seed
1/4
teaspoon nutmeg
1/4
teaspoon cloves
1/8
teaspoon cardamom
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1
cup chopped nuts
1
cup powdered sugar
Preparation
In large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in molasses and water. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, anise seed, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom and pepper; blend well. Stir in nuts. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350°F. for 9 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Roll in powdered sugar.
