Swedish Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Swedish Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c butter; 1 1/2 c sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 T grated orange peel; 2 T dark corn syurp; 1 T water; 3 1/4 flour; 2 t baking soda; 2 t cinnamon; 1 t ginger; 1/2 t ground cloves; Blanched almonds, sanding sugar or lemon glaze for trim; Lemon glaze:; 2 T lemon juice; 1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 T grated orange peel
2 T dark corn syurp
1 T water
3 1/4 flour
2 t baking soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t ginger
1/2 t ground cloves
Blanched almonds, sanding sugar or lemon glaze for trim
Lemon glaze:
2 T lemon juice
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

1
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and beat until light and fluffy. Add orange peel, corn syrup and water, mix well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Chill dough.
2
On a floured surface (or between parchment paper) roll out dough until it is 1/8 inch thick. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Please one inch apart on an a Silpat baking mat on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3
If you are going to trim cookies add sanding sugar or blanched almonds before they go into the oven.
4
Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly and then move to a rack to cool.
5
If you are adding the lemon glaze, wait until they have finished cooling. Glaze will set in about 20 minutes.

1677

kcal

Calories

Fat

307

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c butter, 1 1/2 c sugar, 1 egg, 1 1/2 T grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Swedish Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Swedish Ginger Cookies

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