Spicy Molasses Cookies

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 4 tablespoons raw (turbinado) sugar, divided
• ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour*
• ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper (a couple of twists’ worth)
• ¼ cup light or dark molasses
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or Muscovado sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract