Pepparkakor With Orange Glaze (Spice Cookies) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A Swedish spice cookie. Commonly cut into animal shapes. These are zesty and crisp. Ingredients:
8 ounces butter |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 tablespoon light corn syrup |
1 egg |
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
2 teaspoons ground cloves |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
2 teaspoons orange zest |
1 cup powdered sugar |
hot orange juice |
Directions:
1. Cream the butter and sugar.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend well.
3. Roll the dough to 1/8th inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
5. Cool on wire racks.
6. Meanwhile, stir hot orange juice into powdered sugar a few drops at a time until it is thin enough to drizzle.
7. Drizzle cooled cookies with glaze or spread with a knife.
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