Swedish Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Swedish Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. light molasses; 1 egg; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. grated orange peel; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; granulated sugar; silver dragees; white decorators icing (optional)

Servings: persons

1 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light molasses
1 egg
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. baking soda
granulated sugar
silver dragees
white decorators icing (optional)

1
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beat until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine flour, salt, spices, orange peel, and baking soda. Gradually add to cream mixture. Gather dough into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Use 1/4 dough at a time; keep remainder refrigerated until needed. Sprinkle pastry cloth and rolling pin with granulated sugar. Sprinkle top of dough with sugar also. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1-inch apart on unbuttered cookie sheets. If planning to use as ornaments make small hole near the top of the cookie using tip of wooden pick.
2
Use a silver dragee for eye. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks. Decorate with icing, store in airtight containers at room temperature.

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, 1 c. granulated sugar, 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 c. light molasses, and more.

Yes, Swedish Spice 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 Spice Cookies

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