Pinch O’ Pepper Ginger Cookies
These cookies are so simple and satisfying, I had to share them with you. I love the way ginger permeates my kitchen when I bake with it. This recipe not only features ginger flavor, but gets a boost from a pinch of black pepper. European cookie recipes with spice will often include pepper as one of the ingredients. A small amount of molasses keeps the cookies moist with a slight crisp.
The Recipe:
Mix all of the following in a large bowl:
1 stick unsalted butter
3/4 c dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp molasses
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
pinch of black pepper
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c + 2 Tbsp Flour
To bake:
Form 1 1/2 inch balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 12 at a time in a 375 degree oven for 11 minutes. Cool 1 minute when removed from oven before transferring to a rack to cool completely. Do not stack to cool. Store airtight for several days. Makes 24 cookies. Aaaaaah! the aroma!!!
THE ORGANIZED CHEF 