1995 1St Place: Swedish Spice Cookies

1995 1St Place: Swedish Spice Cookies


1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.

3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside.

4. Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed until light, 1 minute.

5. Add the egg and molasses; mix well.

6. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture.

7. Mix just until combined.

8. Using about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough for each, roll dough into balls.

9. Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so they are fully coated.

10. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

11. If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass that has been dipped in sugar.

12. Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes.

13. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

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