Scandinavian Ginger Citron Cookies Recipe

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Scandinavian Ginger Citron Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Toast ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in small skillet on medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes then remove from heat.
  3. Sift flour, toasted spices, baking soda, salt and pepper into medium bowl.
  4. In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy, 2 minutes using electric mixer on medium speed.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well.
  6. Beat in molasses scraping bowl as needed.
  7. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until moistened and clumped.
  8. Stir in citron.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and dollop onto prepared sheets, spaced at least 3 inches apart. (For tidier cookies, briefly toss each dollop in lightly greased hands to form an uneven round and return to sheets.).
  10. Bake on racks just above and below centre of preheated 350F oven until tops look dry, about 10 minutes, switching pans on racks at halftime. Remove from oven.
  11. Sit pans on cooling racks for 2 minutes.
  12. Gently transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.
  13. Repeat with remaining dough.
  14. Arrange cookies on serving platter and dust with icing sugar (if desired).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 78.16 Kcal (327 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.16g 3%
Cholesterol 11.29mg 4%
Sodium 106.62mg 4%
Potassium 75.53mg 2%
Total Carbs 13.89g 5%
Sugars 8.27g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 0.97g 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 13.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 369.97 Kcal (1549 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.22g 3%
Cholesterol 53.44mg 4%
Sodium 504.71mg 4%
Potassium 357.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 65.77g 5%
Sugars 39.16g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 1%
Protein 4.61g 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 62.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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