3 c. flour
3/4 c. light molasses
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 lg. egg
2 tsp. anise seed, crushed
1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground white or black pepper
Powdered sugar

Put all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl of electric mixer. Beat until thoroughly blended. Cover dough and chill for 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Form dough into a disc. Cut into 10 wedges. On a lightly floured surface form each wedge into a rope and cut into 9 pieces. With lightly floured hands, roll each piece into a ball and place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until golden. Roll in powdered sugar while still hot. For best results, make Peppernuts at least one week before eating and store in airtight container. Their flavor mellows and deepens with keeping.