I usually make these cookies as part of my Christmas selection, but they are a delicious chewy spicey cookie to have on hand. They stay fresh in a covered tin for several weeks and go hand in hand with a cup of tea or coffee.
Enjoy!
Scandinavian Ginger Citrus Cookies
Scandinavian Ginger Citrus Cookies are delicious chewy spicy cookies that that go well with a cup of tea or coffee
Ingredients
- 1 Tsp ground ginger
- ½ Tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ Tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ Tsp ground cloves
- 3 ½ Cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking soda
- 1 Tsp salt
- ½ Tsp white pepper
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar - packed
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cups molasses
- ½ cup candied citrus peel, finely chopped - substitute with mixed peel, if citrus peel is not available
- icing sugar - to sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Toast ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in small skillet on medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant (about 1 – 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Stir flour, toasted spices, baking soda, salt and pepper into medium bowl.
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy; about 2 minutes with electric mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well. Beat in molasses. Scrape bowl as needed. Beat in flour mixture by hand until moistened. Stir in the citrus peel.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto cookie sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until tops look dry (about 10 minutes). Remove from the oven, cool for about a minute and then gently transfer to parchment paper to cool completely.
- Dust with icing sugar (if desired)