Pepparkakor I

1 . Stage

Place butter in a large, heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, heat brown sugar, molasses and spices just to boiling point. Add baking soda and stir in. Pour this mixture over the butter and stir until it melts.

2 . Stage

Beat egg and mix in; add flour, a cup at a time, and blend thoroughly. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead 1-2 minutes. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm (about an hour).

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

4 . Stage

Roll out to approximately 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured board and cut into desired shapes. Place on greased baking sheets and bake for 8 - 10 minutes.

5 . Stage

Remove from sheets and cool on racks; may be decorated with piped icing or whatever else you like!