1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies Recipe

Award-winning recipe! These Swedish spice cookies won first place in the 1995 Chicago Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest. Get ready to impress with these melt-in-your-mouth delights, perfectly spiced and delicately sweet. A treasured family recipe, perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 124.8 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies

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How to Make 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk theflour (3 cups), baking soda (1 teaspoon), ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon), ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon), ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon), and salt (1/4 teaspoon). Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter (1 cup, softened) and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
  4. Beat in the egg (1 large) and molasses (1/4 cup).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-teaspoon sized balls.
  7. Roll the dough balls in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully coated.
  8. Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. For thinner, crispier cookies, gently flatten each ball with a sugar-coated glass.
  10. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

14g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies?

1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies?

1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies has approximately 124.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies?

The key ingredients for 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cloves, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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