Pevarini

Pevarini (misspelled peverini in one notable source ) are a traditional pepper cookie of Venice. They are traditionally made with molasses, lard, white pepper, and flour. Modern recipes for pevarini often use butter as a substitute for lard. Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are common additions to the cookie.

Etymology
Pevarini take their name from pevare, which means "pepper" in the Venetian dialect.