Pepparkakor

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together all dry ingredients except orange.
2. 2
   In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in molasses and orange peel and juice.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Stir in flour; mix until blended.
6. 6
   Cover and chill until firm enough to roll out, several hours or overnight.
7. 7
   Remove small portions of dough at a time from refrigerator and roll out on lightly floured surface 1/8-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Cut with fancy 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter.
9. 9
   Re-roll scraps.
10. 10
    Place 1-inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool on rack. Decorate with royal icing.
13. 13
    Repeat with remainder of dough.