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 […]

1 cup butter 1 1/4 c powdered sugar 3 eggs 1/4 Tbsp. vanilla extract or grated rind from 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 c ground almonds or hazelnuts 3 c flour Cream butter and gradually add sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add the […]

1 egg 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dark molasses 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 […]