Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
cup
butter

or margarine, softened



3/4
cup
brown sugar

packed



1/2
cup
molasses





1
each
egg





1
tablespoon
licorice liqueur

optional



3 1/4
cups
flour

all-purpose



1
teaspoon
baking soda





1
teaspoon
cinnamon

ground



1/2
teaspoon
cloves

ground



1/4
teaspoon
nutmeg

ground



1
dash
pepper





1
x
powdered sugar

 Preheat oven to 35 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. 

Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl until creamy.

Beat in molasses, egg and liqueur, if desired, until light and fluffy.

Mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper.

Shape level Tablespoon of dough into balls.

Place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

Bake 12-14 minutes until set.

Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets.

Remove to wire racks; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.