Italian Chocolate Pepper Cookies
rec.food.recipes/Bill Wight

4 cups flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 pint (2 cups) milk

Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl or pan. Make hole in center, add shortening and milk. Mix by hand. It will be very sticky. Roll or spoon into small balls, size of walnuts. Bake at 350 to 375F for 10 to 12 minutes. When cooled dip in chocolate or white frosting.