Pepparkakor I

Name: Pepparkakor I
Ingredients: 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 tablespoon baking soda; 2/3 cup butter; 1 egg; 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 tablespoon baking soda
2/3 cup butter
1 egg
3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Place butter in a large, heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, heat brown sugar, molasses and spices just to boiling point. Add baking soda and stir in. Pour this mixture over the butter and stir until it melts.
2

Beat egg and mix in; add flour, a cup at a time, and blend thoroughly. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead 1-2 minutes. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm (about an hour).
3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
4

Roll out to approximately 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured board and cut into desired shapes. Place on greased baking sheets and bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
5

Remove from sheets and cool on racks; may be decorated with piped icing or whatever else you like!