Almond Gingersnaps(Skurna Pepperkakor) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. ginger
2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 c. flour
1 b. blanched almonds

Preparation

Work butter until creamy.
Add sugar, molasses, spices, baking soda, almonds and flour.
Turn onto floured baking board and knead until smooth.
Shape into 2 thick slightly flattened rolls.
Wrap each in waxed paper and chill thoroughly.
Cut crosswise with sharp knife in thin slices.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Bake in moderate oven (325\u00b0) 8 to 10 minutes.