German Pfeffernuesse

Source: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/german-pfeffernuesse/07c2158c-e2cb-4ce0-8842-6239c5658642

Ingredients
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon anise oil, if desired Powdered sugar

Directions

 * 1) In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
 * 2) Heat oven to 350°F. On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1/4 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
 * 3) Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.