Pfeffernuesse

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

Directions

1 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. 2 Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 3 Bake at 350°F. for 9 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Roll in powdered sugar