Pepparkakor Balls

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups sifted flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup light molasses

Recipe

• 1 sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, allspice and nutmeg together.
• 2 cream butter and add sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
• 3 add egg and molasses and beat well.
• 4 gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended.
• 5 wrap dough in waxed paper and chill overnight.
• 6 roll into balls, flatten with a glass dippped in granulated sugar.
• 7 place 2 inches apart of a lightly greased baking sheet.
• 8 bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.
• 9 watch closely to avoid burning.