Traditional Pepparkakor (Swedish Spice Cookies) |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Traditional Swedish spice cookie; traditionally served on St. Lucia Day (Dec. 13). These are my sisters favorite cookie.:) (Note: you need to mix up the dough a day in advance, cover and let rest overnight). Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons ginger |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
2 teaspoons cloves |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup butter (do not use margarine) or 1 cup shortening (do not use margarine) |
1 egg |
1/2 cup molasses (i use grandma's original unsulphured molasses) |
Directions:
1. Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
2. Cream sugar and butter.
3. Add egg and molasses.
4. Blend in dry ingredients thoroughly. Let dough stand overnight for easy rolling.
5. On a well-floured board, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
6. Cut into shapes (we usually make gingerbread people) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
7. NOTE: Prep time does not include time to let dough rest overnight.
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