A traditional Swedish Christmas recipe, they are crispy, brown, and delicious plain or decorated. Different from your everyday gingersnap!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¾ tablespoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 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.
Step 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).
Step 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
Step 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.
Step 5
Remove from sheets and cool on racks; may be decorated with piped icing or whatever else you like!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 66 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
Sodium62mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein1g | |
Calcium12mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium67mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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