Peppercorn Cookies
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
YIELD: 48 cookies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3cups unbleached flour
- 2teaspoons baking powder
- 1
- 1
- 1pinch cayenne
- 1tablespoon ground ginger
- 2teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 3⁄4cups sugar
- 1
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.