Makes ~4 dozen. Preheat the over to 350F.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
  • Extra sugar for coating
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup fancy molasses
• 2.25 cups flour, sifted
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp black pepper, finely ground
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Cream sugar and butter until fluffy
2. Beat in egg, then add molasses
3. Combine flour with other dry ingredients
4. Combine dry and wet ingredients, mixing well
5. Form dough into 1" balls and roll in additional sugar
6. Place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet
7. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until set, at 350F
8. Cool on a wire rack