This Scandinavian dessert features Molasses 1/2 c Sugar, Butter 1 ea Egg, well beaten, Sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon Salt, Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Ginger. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor
Description
This Scandinavian dessert features Molasses 1/2 c Sugar, Butter 1 ea Egg, well beaten, Sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon Salt, Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Ginger. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat molasses in small saucepan to boiling point.
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The boil 1 minute.
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Add sugar and butter and stir until butter is melted.
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Cool.
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Beat in egg.
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Sift together flour, salt, soda and spices.
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Add to first mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight.
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Roll out a portion of the dough at a time on lightly floured pastry cloth.
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Roll out thin.
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Cut into desired shapes.
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Bake in a moderate oven (350) 6 to 8 minutes.
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Chill thoroughly overnight or longer.
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Slice thin and bake in moderate oven (350).
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These should be stored in an air-tight container - allow flavor to "ripen"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 849.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.8g40%
- Saturated Fat 15.6g78%
- Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
- Sodium 200.5mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 141.5g48%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 27.5g
- Protein 15.3g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.