BLACK PEPPER CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Susan Pease got this from her sister-in-law and then submitted it to All Saints Episcopal Church, West Plains, MO, 100th Anniversary version of Burnt Offerings.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup butter, soft
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder and set aside.
  • Mix the spices into the butter. Blend in the sugar. Beat in the egg.
  • Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Chill at least several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll on a lightly floured board to 1/8 inch. Cut with cookie cutter.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
  • Cool and ice.
  • Store in an air tight container.
  • Glaze:.
  • Stir water into sugar and mix well.

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