Ingredients for about 50 to 60 cookies (depending on size): 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 12 tablespoons room temp unsalted butter 2/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped candied ginger 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg, beaten - Bake at 325 F. for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on desired texture. might be advisable to use brown butter? commercial butter has a lot of moisture that interferes with crispyness