pepparkakor (swedish ginger cookies)

How To Make pepparkakor (swedish ginger cookies)

• 1

  Heat molasses in small saucepan to boiling point. Boil 1 minute.
• 2

  Add sugar and butter and stir until butter is melted. Cool.
• 3

  Beat in egg.
• 4

  Sift together flour, salt, soda and spices.
• 5

  Add to first mixture and mix thoroughly. Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight.
• 6

  Roll out a portion of the dough at a time on lightly floured pastry cloth. Roll out thin.
• 7

  Cut into desired shapes.
• 8

  Bake in a moderate oven (350F) 6 to 8 minutes.
• 9

  Notes: The dough may be shaped into a roll and wrapped in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly overnight or longer.
• 10

  Slice thin and bake in moderate oven (350F). These should be stored in an air-tight container - allow flavor to "ripen".
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