TRADITIONAL PEPPARKAKOR (SWEDISH SPICE COOKIES)

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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). Cardamom & finely chopped candied ginger would make nice additions to these Pepparkakor. The molasses is an essential ingredient in this recipe, you get crispy yet chewy cookies with a lovely rich subtle depth of flavor. Don't skip!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
  • Cream sugar and butter.
  • Add egg and molasses.
  • Blend in dry ingredients thoroughly. Let dough stand overnight for easy rolling.
  • On a well-floured board, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into shapes (we usually make gingerbread people) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • NOTE: Prep time does not include time to let dough rest overnight.

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