Norwegian Ginger Cookies

Norwegian Ginger cookies have a sweet, spicy taste. And when you bake them your house will be filled with the most delicious and fragrant aroma of your holiday baking.

You better make a double recipe. Because there will be standing room only in your kitchen.




Big and small Santas -
Julenisser in your family will anxiously be waiting for samples of these yummy treats.

Julenisser in Norway.

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses or Karo Syrup.
2 eggs
4-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1//2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange zest

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg white (I use tablespoon egg white powder that you can obtain in the baking section of your supermarket.)
Add food color to make desired color.
White color is easy, of course, since you leave it plain.

I use a butter knife to "paint" the cookies.

Preparation:
Melt butter and add sugar and molasses.
Gradually add eggs.
Gradually add flour while stirring.

Keep dough in fridge overnight.

Roll dough thin on baking sheets. Use cookie cutter to press out fun Christmas shapes Decorate with sprinkles.

Bake at 375° F. for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.

You can also make glaze to decorate the cookies. For example, make a red hat and white beard for Santa or yellow lights for the Christmas tree cookies and so an.

This Christmas cookie-baking project might be fun or the whole family.

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