Peppercorn Cookies

Name: Peppercorn Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns (a generous t. (or more); 1 pinch cayenne; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 egg

Submitted by Marietta Mary Lou

"Startling but addictive. A crisp, not-too-sweet, but spicy cookie, particularly if you up the peppercorns and other spices. The dough is easy to work and makes a large quantity."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 48 cookies

ingredients

3 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns (a generous t. (or more)
1 pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ³⁄₄ cups sugar
1 egg

directions

Heat oven 375'.
Combine flour and baking powder.
In another bowl, cream butter till it is pale yellow and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar and spices, then egg. And finally, gradually beat in flour.
Knead dough on floured surface a few times. Divide it into 3 pieces and roll each piece to 1/8" thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place onto ungreased (or parchment-lined) baking sheet. Bake until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.