German Christmas cookies
Description
The baking process is simple and quick. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour powdered sugar into a paper bag and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together flour, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and baking powder. Set aside. Place butter, sugar, and molasses in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla. Reduce speed and add the flour mixture. Shape the dough into cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 3 cm apart. The dough can be wrapped in plastic film and frozen for up to 1 month. Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Place the baked cookies into the paper bag with powdered sugar and shake until cookies are evenly coated. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Store cookies in an airtight container.