PEPPAKAKER (Swedish Gingersnaps)
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Work butter until creamy.
- Add sugar, molasses, spices, baking soda and flour.
- Turn onto a floured board and knead until smooth.
- Shape into rolls, wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight.
- This dough may be rolled thin and cut with fancy cookie cutters.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake.
- Temp. 325°
- Time: 8-10 minutes
- Yield: 8 dozen
