Mom's Pepparkakor Swedish Gingerbread Cookies |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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We have eaten these cookies for years and they are my favorite. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1 cup molasses |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons vinegar |
5 cups flour |
2 -3 teaspoons ground ginger |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Cream 1 cup shortening and granulated sugar. Beat in molasses,egg and vinegar. Stir flour with ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; blend into batter. Chill 3 hours. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 -inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes. Cool slightly then remove cookies to rack and cool thoroughly.
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