Moravian Spice Cookies

• 3 c flour
• 2 t baking powder
• 2 t cinnamon
• 2 t ginger
• 2 t white pepper
• 1 t cloves
• 1 t baking soda
• 1 t salt
• 1 1/3 c brown sugar
• ½ c margarine
• 1 c molasses

Heat oven to 350°F.

Grease cookie sheets.

Combine flour through salt in a bowl.

Mix margarine and sugar in a bowl. Add molasses.

Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop spoonfuls on cookie sheet, about 10 cm apart. Flatten with floured hands to form rounds about 5 cm in diameter.

Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or till spread out and darkening.

Allow to cool on racks. Store airtight.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.