Ingredients for 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
How to Make 1995 1St Place Swedish Spice Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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).
- Beat in the egg (1 large) and molasses (1/4 cup).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1 1/2-teaspoon sized balls.
- Roll the dough balls in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- For thinner, crispier cookies, gently flatten each ball with a sugar-coated glass.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
14g
Carbs
6g
