I made these cookies for Christmas with the extended family. They went over very well.
And yes, it really does call for black pepper, which you won't taste itself, but perfects the flavor of the other spices.
Bite Sized Molasses Ginger Cookies
1/3 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses (an "oops I accidentally spilled a bit extra into the batter" measurement)
2 cups whole wheat flour (alternately all-purpose would work)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
pinch black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degree F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Add the brown sugar, beat until combined.
Beat in egg and molasses. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Combine the granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet and squash slightly with your fingers.
Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until set and tops are cracked.
Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on a wire rack.
Makes about 4 dozen
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