Swedish Pepparkakor
2/3 C. packed brown sugar 3/4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 C. molasses 2/3 C butter
1 tsp. ground ginger 1 egg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves 3 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
Heat brown sugar, molasses, and spices just to boiling. Remove from heat, add baking soda and stir. Add butter and stir until melted. Pour into mixing bowl and cool. Add beaten egg and mix. Add flour one cup at a time. Knead on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes, then wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm - at least one hour. Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake on greased or parchment paper lined sheets at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a rack. Decorate with icing if desired. Makes 4-5 dozen cookies. Store in tightly covered container - the cookies improve with age.
(Legend says put a pepparkor in the palm of your hand, make a wish, and tap it with one finger. If it breaks into three pieces, your wish will come true!)
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