Spicy Molasses Cookies

Ingredients (15)

• 4 tablespoons raw (turbinado) sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour*
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (a couple of twists’ worth)
• 1/4 cup light or dark molasses
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or Muscovado sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract