German pfeffernüsse (pepper nuts) cookies vote now PreviousNext AppetizerVery Easy33 min Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 15 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (freshly ground is best) 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons anise extract 1 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting View the directions