Pepparkakor I

Ingredients

• 0.67 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.67 cups molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.75 tablespoons baking soda
• 0.67 cups butter
• 1 egg
• 3.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 3

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

4. 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. 5

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