Mom's Pepparkakor (Gingerbread Cookies)

Name: Mom's Pepparkakor (Gingerbread Cookies)
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 3 h 7 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 5 cups flour; 3 teaspoons grated gingerroot; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 lb powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons milk

Submitted by Ashley U

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Ready In:: 3hrs 7mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 2 dozen

ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons vinegar
5 cups flour
3 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk

directions

Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in molasses, egg and vinegar.
Stir flour with ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
Blend into batter.
Chill for 3 hours.
On lightly floured surface, roll dough to at least 0.125 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter.
Place one inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375° for 5-6 minutes. Cool slightly; remove cookies to rack and cool.
Mix shortening, vanilla, powdered sugar and milk.
Drizzle over cookies.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Ashley U

Bellingham, WA

I live in the beautiful, rainy northwest. I'm currently working as a CNA taking care senors with mental illness. I love cooking and would like someday to own my own resturant. My passions include photography, cooking, reading and of course, shoping. I enjoy swiming and hiking.

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