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Pepparkakar (Swedish ginger cookies) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2/3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 TBS. baking soda
2/3 c. butter
1 egg
3 1/2 to 4 c. flour

In a large pan heat sugar, molasses and spices to boiling point.
Add baking soda
Pour mixture over butter in a large bowl
Stir until butter melts. Mixture will be foamy.
Add egg that has been beaten with a fork.
Add sifted four until you have a dough that can be kneaded
knead until well mixed
Directions:
Directions:
Chill in refrigerator
Roll out on floured board and cut out shapes
Place on a greased cookie sheet
Bake 350 8-10 minutes

Frost cookies by mixing water into powdered sugar, a little at a time, until the right spreading consistency is obtained. (can dunk cookie in glaze also) Decorate with sprinkles etc.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Grandma Johnson always had pepparkakar cookies at her house during the holidays. When she made this recipe she always tripled the batch!

 

 

 

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