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    Pepperkakor


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    Recipe Introduction


    Rolled Swedish ginger cookies. Also known as Pepparnotter in Sweden, Pebernodder in Denmark, and Pepperkaker in Norway.

    List of Ingredients




    4 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/3 cups sugar
    1/4 cup corn syrup
    1/3 cup water
    7/8 cup butter
    1 tablespoon orange zest -- grated
    1 tablespoon cinnamon
    1/2 tablespoon ginger
    1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
    2 teaspoons ground cardamom
    2 teaspoons baking soda

    Recipe



    Boil sugar, syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Put the butter and spices in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the hot sugar mixture. Stir until butter has melted. Cool. Stir together baking soda and flour. Mix all ingredients toether to make a smooth dough. Cover and let stand overnight. Roll out one portion of the dough at a time, with a light touch. Cut out shapes from the dough with cookie cutters. Place the cookies on cold, greased cookie sheets. Bake the cookies at 400F for 5-8 minutes in the center of the oven. Check often, as they burn easily.


 

 

 


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