Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Spiced Black Pepper Cookies

 

Ingredients 

• 3 cups/450 g all­purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground allspice

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 cup/250 g butter

• 1 cup/200 g granulated sugar

• 4 tbsp heavy/double cream

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt into a medium bowl.

2. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy. Beat in the cream.

3. Mix in the dry ingredients and black pepper to form a smooth dough. Form the dough into a log 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) in diameter.

4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Butter four cookie sheets.

5. Slice the dough 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick and place the cookies 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

6. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 5-7 minutes, or until just golden. Transfer to racks and let cool completely.