Spiced Ginger Pizzelle

Heat the pizzelle baker to its recommended temperature, following the manufacturer's guidelines for preheating.

Mix together 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves, and a pinch of black pepper in a large bowl.

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat source and stir in 1/2 cup of white sugar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of molasses, and the grated zest of 1 orange until well combined. Add half of the flour mixture to the saucepan and stir until a smooth consistency is achieved. Crack in 2 eggs and mix until the batter is free of lumps. Gradually add the remaining flour mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and even.

Spoon small amounts of the batter onto the preheated pizzelle baker, leaving space between each cookie. Bake until golden brown, taking approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds to achieve the desired result.