A recipe for 1995 1st Place: Swedish Spice Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for 1995 1st Place: Swedish Spice Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 1/4 c. All-purpose flour, sifted-before measuring
2 Tsp. Baking soda
1 Tsp. Ground cloves
1 Tsp. Ground ginger
1 Tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 Tsp. Ground salt
3/4 c. Unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 c. Sugar
1 Egg
1/4 c. Molasses
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside. 2. Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl
of an electric mixer on high speed until light, 1 minute. Add the egg and molasses; mix well. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. 3. Using about 1 1/2 Tsp. dough for each, roll dough into
balls. Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so they are fully coated. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass that has been dipped in sugar. 4. Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let
cool. First-place winner in the 1995 Chicago Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest: by Colleen Ries,
