Name: Spicy Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 cookies
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons raw (turbinado) sugar, divided; 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour*; 1/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (a couple of twists’ worth); 1/4 cup light or dark molasses; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or Muscovado sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract