1995 1st place: swedish spice cookies

60 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
2teaspoonsBaking soda
1teaspoonGround cloves
1teaspoonGround ginger
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
1teaspoonGround salt
¾cupUnsalted butter, softened
cupSugar
1Egg
¼cupMolasses

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside.

2. Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed until light, 1 minute. Add the egg and molasses; mix well. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture.

Mix just until combined.

3. Using about 1½ teaspoons dough for each, roll dough into balls. Roll in the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar so they are fully coated. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass that has been dipped in sugar.

4. Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

First-place winner in the 1995 Chicago Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest: by Colleen Ries