FINNISH GINGERSNAPS

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These easy-to-make rolled out spicy ginger cookies was originally printed in The Finnish Cookbook. Although the recipe specifies to cut them in 3-inch rounds, they are also great cut in different shapes for the holiday season.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup molasses or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 -3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together molasses, brown sugar and butter until mixture is smooth.
  • Add cream, ginger, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, salt (if using).
  • Continue beating until dough is stiff.
  • Chill dough.
  • Roll out small portions of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut into 3-inch rounds (or if you prefer other shapes).
  • Bake in 375-degree F oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Be careful--do not overbrown these cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 19.6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.7

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