""I have searched far and wide for a recipe that mimics my favorite, store-bought version of these cookies. I think, after days of thrown-out cookies, I have come as close as I can get."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup molasses
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup shortening
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1/4 cup margarine
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2 eggs
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 teaspoons anise extract
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting