Peppernuts

These cookies with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a hit of black pepper are ideal for the holiday season.

• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ⅓ cup molasses
• ⅓ cup butter
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ⅓ cup fructose (fruit sugar)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat molasses with butter, stirring until butter melts. Cool to room temperature. Beat egg and stir into molasses mixture.

Step 2

Thoroughly mix dry ingredients, except fruit sugar. Add dry mixture to molasses and butter gradually. Blend thoroughly.

Step 3

Shape into small balls. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Roll in fruit sugar while warm. Store in a tightly covered tin to keep them semisoft.