Peppernuts

makes about 10 cups mini cookies

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Whisk flour, soda, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. (May mix in 2 tsp aniseed here if no anise extract) Separately, combine water, espresso powder, vanilla, anise and maple extract. In stand mixer with paddle, beat butter, sugar, molasses and maple syrup on medium until combined (3 to 6 minutes) Slowly beat in espresso mixture (30 seconds). On low, slowly add flour mixture until just combined. Cover and refrigerate until firm (1 hour) Preheat oven 325 F. Racks upper and lower middle. 2 baking sheets with parchment. On lightly floured counter; divide into 12. Roll each piece into 1/2 inch thick rope; cut crosswise into 1/2 inch lengths. Space apart 1/2 inch on sheets. Bake until golden brown (15 minutes) rotating sheets halfway through time. Cool for 10 minutes; transfer to platter. Lightly dust cooled cookies with icing sugar.