Ingredients
1/2 cup molasses1/4 cup honey1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup shortening2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine molasses, honey, butter and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs and extract.
Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and salt. Gradually add molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks. Roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
