Pepparkakor Sugar Spice Cookies Food

TRADITIONAL SWEDISH PEPPARKAKOR

Steps:

• Sift the flour together with the baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom in a mixing bowl.
• Beat the butter together with the white and brown sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and corn syrup until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until evenly blended. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and wrap tightly each with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
• Using 1 portion at a time, work on a floured surface and roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutter, and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven until set, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered tins.

TRADITIONAL PEPPARKAKOR (SWEDISH SPICE COOKIES)

Steps:

• Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
• Cream sugar and butter.
• Add egg and molasses.
• Blend in dry ingredients thoroughly. Let dough stand overnight for easy rolling.
• On a well-floured board, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Cut into shapes (we usually make gingerbread people) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
• NOTE: Prep time does not include time to let dough rest overnight.

PEPPARKAKOR - TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN SUGAR AND SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add eggs and molasses and beat well.
• Mix all dry ingredients in separate bowl.
• Add dry mix to wet 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to make a stiff dough.
• Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and roll in more granulated sugar.
• Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

SUGAR 'N' SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
• In large bowl cream butter, sugar, and egg; gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well. (If dough is very soft chill slightly for easier rolling).
• On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch(3 mm) thickness. With cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes; place on greased baking sheet. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 5-8 minutes or until set.

PERFECT PEPPARKAKOR

Steps:

• Melt margarine or butter in a saucepan over low heat. Slowly stir in the sugar, syrup and spices. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together baking soda and water. Add egg and beat well.
• Stir in flour and margarine mixture. Mix well.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Roll out on a well-floured surface until very thin. Cut into desired shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

PEPPARKAKOR WITH ORANGE GLAZE (SPICE COOKIES)

Steps:

• Cream the butter and sugar.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and blend well.
• Roll the dough to 1/8th inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
• Cool on wire racks.
• Meanwhile, stir hot orange juice into powdered sugar a few drops at a time until it is thin enough to drizzle.
• Drizzle cooled cookies with glaze or spread with a knife.