Pfeffernuesse cookie mix (spicy german cookie)

4 c  All-purpose flour
    1/2 c  Sugar
  1 1/4 ts Baking soda
  1 1/2 ts Cinnamon; ground
    1/2 ts Cloves; ground
    1/2 ts Nutmeg; ground
    3/4 c  Light molasses
    1/2 c  butter or margarine
      2    Eggs; beaten
           Powdered sugar; sifted
 
  Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper. In
  large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter
  melts. Cool to room temperature. Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to
  molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight. Shape
  into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for
  12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered
  sugar.