Pfeffernüsse (German spice biscuits)

Name: Pfeffernüsse (German spice biscuits)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 47 pieces
Ingredients: 150 g molasses; 70 g honey; 90 g butter; 550 g plain flour; 150 g white sugar; 80 g brown sugar; 1 ½ tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp sea salt; 2 eggs; 280 g icing sugar; 30 g hot water