INGREDIENTS
1 tsp
Ginger, ground
1
Egg yolk, large
1/4 cup
blackstrap molasses
1 7/8 cups
ap flour
1/2 cup
packed dark brown sugar, packed dark
1/2 tsp
Anise seed
1/2 tsp
Baking powder
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
Cardamom, ground
1 1/8 tsp
Cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp
Cloves
1 tbsp
Cocoa powder, Dutch process
1/4 tsp
Nutmeg
1/4 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
White pepper, ground
7 tbsp
Butter, unsalted
1 tbsp
Rum, dark
1 tsp
Water
2/3 cup
confectioners (icing) sugar