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FAVORITE PEPPER COOKIE…. tastes similar to old fashioned Ginger Snaps

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1-1/2 tsp vinegar … wine or any kind works
ONE slightly beaten egg
2-1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp each baking powder and baking soda
1/2 tsp ginger ( plus, to taste)
1/2 tsp cinnamon ( plus, to taste)
1/2 tsp cloves ( plus, to taste)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper ( plus, to taste)
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IN MEDIUM SAUCE PAN…. MELT BUTTER add syrup, vinegar, and sugar. Bring mixture to boil then turn off, removing the heat and cooling the mixture to room temperature. ( I have done this step using the microwave x one minute.) I add my dry spices to the warm mixture to allow the flavors to blend and bloom.
Stir slightly beaten egg to your butter and sugar mixture.
Mix all the dry ingredients and sift adding slowly to wet ingredients. Mix well
Divide into four parts / flatten into discs. Cover and chill for several hours or over night.
Roll out and till thin 1/8th inch. Cut out with your favorite cutters.
Bake at 375 degree x 4 to 5 minutes. When reusing your cookie sheets make sure they are cool between batches of cookies. Store in covered tins.
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