4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper (optional) 3/4 cup light molasses 1/2 (1 stick) butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup walnuts or almonds, finely chopped […]