SWEDISH RYE COOKIES

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This cookie has been hung on the family Christmas tree for generations. Guests take a treat from the tree and sit down for a cup of cheer. The first request from family members who cannot be home for Christmas is that we send a box of these as soon as possible.

Provided by mittenmaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup rye flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in rye flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well and add enough water to moisten dough.
  • Roll out onto floured board. The thinner the dough, the crispier the cookies will be. Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds using cutter or floured glass. Cut a small hole off center in each cookie using a thimble.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheets until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Hang on a Christmas tree with ribbon or yarn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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