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Swedish Orange Gingersnaps Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large mixing bowl or using a standing mixer cream the butter & sugar until light & well mixd, beat in one egg.
Step #2 Add the molasses, orange juice, & zest.
Step #3 Sift the dry ingredients together & stir in theto the mixture making a soft, smooth dough.
Step #4 More flour can be added if dough is too sticky.
Step #5 Place dough on lightly floured surface & knead the dough three times.
Step #6 Seperate dough into three pieces & shape into logs, approximately eight inches long.
Step #7 Wrap logs well in plastic wrap & put in the fridge for at least 1 hr or overnight.
Step #8 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step #9 Slice logs into circles, 1/8-inch thick or less & place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Step #10 Bake for about 8 to 10 mins or until lightly browned.
Step #11 When baked, place cookies on wire racks to cool.
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