1995 1st Place: Swedish Spice Cookies Recipe

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   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

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   Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.

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   Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside.

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   Beat the butter and 1 c. of the granulated sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed till light, 1 minute.

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   Add in the egg and molasses; mix well.

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   Stop the mixer and add in the flour mix.

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   Mix just till combined.

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    Using about 1 1/2 tsp.

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    dough for each, roll dough into balls.

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    Roll in the remaining 1/2 c. granulated sugar so they are fully coated.

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    Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

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    If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass which has been dipped in sugar.

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    4.

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    Bake till set, 9 to 10 min.

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    Transfer to a wire rack and let cold.

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    First-place winner in the 1995 Chicago Tribune Holiday Cookie

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    Contest: by Colleen Ries

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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