Molasses Pepper Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 Orange
• 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grand marnier
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper plus more for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• white sugar

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the shortening, zest and sugar until fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Add the molasses followed by the egg, vanilla, orange extract and Grand Marnier and combine well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining dry ingredients (except the white sugar) together, then slowly pour into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. When ready to bake, shape dough into 1 tablespoon balls, roll in white sugar and set on baking sheet. Sprinkle with extra black pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, vanilla, orange, orange extract, grand marnier, flour, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cardamom, white sugar

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Molasses-Pepper-Cookies-1667516 (may not work)