Molasses Pepper Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• teaspoon black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• White sugar
  

Preparation

1) Using an electric mixer, beat the shortening, zest and sugar until fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Add the molasses followed by the egg, vanilla, orange extract and Grand Marnier and combine well.

2) In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining dry ingredients (except the white sugar) together, then slowly pour into the wet ingredients.  Mix until just combined. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

3) When ready to bake, shape dough into 1 tablespoon balls, roll in white sugar and set on baking sheet. Sprinkle with extra black pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

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