Pepparkakor (Swedish Ginger Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons orange peel
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup water
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour, approximately

Preparation

Melt margarine or butter in a saucepan over low heat. Slowly stir in the sugar, syrup and spices. Let cool.
In a large bowl, mix together baking soda and water. Add egg and beat well.
Stir in flour and margarine mixture. Mix well.
Refrigerate overnight.
Roll out on a well-floured surface until very thin. Cut into desired shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.