Becky posted 04-30-99
SWEDISH PEPPARKAKOR COOKIES
1 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tbsp grated orange peel
sugar
blanched almonds
2 tsp soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
2 tbsp corn syrup
1 tbsp water
3 1/4 c flour
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs; beat until fluffy. Stir in orange peel, corn syrup and water.
Sift flour with dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Chill. On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8 inch thickness. sprinkle with sugar, press lightly with roll pin.
Cut with floured scalloped or heart cookie cutter. Top each with an almond. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 8 dozen.