| 1 3/4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | tsp. ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | tsp. baking soda |
| 1/4 | tsp. each ground black pepper, ground clove, ground nutmeg, ground allspice |
| 1/4 | cup unsalted butter |
| 1/2 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 1/4 | cup granulated sugar |
| 1 | egg yolk |
| 1/4 | cup molasses |
| 1 | Tbsp. water |
| 1/4 | cup ground pecans |
Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and spices; set aside.
Beat butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Beat in brown sugar and granulated sugar, creaming until smooth.
Beat in egg yolk, molasses, and water; beat smooth.
Gradually beat in flour mixture and pecans; batter will be thick. Working on a lightly floured surface with a small amount of dough at a time (about 2 Tbsp.), roll dough into a pencil shape. Using floured kitchen shears, snip dough into1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces onto a greased baking sheet. Bake cookies in a 350° oven until brown and crisp, about 8-10 minutes.