Scandinavian Christmas Cookies

I have always wanted to spend Christmas in Scandinavia. Maybe it's because I love everything about winter there. I would love to see a Reindeer in my lifetime. So, until those dreams come true, I'll make Scandinavian Christmas Cookies.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Sheet Pans lined with Parchment Paper
A variety of Christmas Cookie Cutters
Scandinavian Pearl Sugar


3 1/2 C Flour
2 tsp ground Ginger
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp ground Cloves
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 C Lyles Golden Syrup
1 tsp fresh grated Orange Peel
16 TBS  unsalted Butter, cubed
1 C granulated Sugar
1 large Egg, beaten
Pearl Sugar to dust the finished cookies.

A speciality sugar that doesn't melt during baking.
You can mix it in cookie dough for added crunch or
dust the tops of cookies before baking.

In a large Mixing Bowl:
Flour
Ginger
Cinnamon
Clove
Baking Soda
Salt
Whisk well.

In a saucepan on medium heat:
Lyles Golden Syrup
Orange Peel
Whisk together.

Add:
Butter
Sugar
Heat, stirring, until melted.
Set aside and cool completely off the heat.
Add:
Egg
Whisk together.
Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix to combine well.
Form the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight.

Roll out portions of the dough on a floured surface, 1/4" thick.
Cut out your favorite Christmas shapes with the Holiday Cookie Cutters.
Transfer the cookies to the Sheet Pans and sprinkle with a light dusting of the Pearl Sugar.
Bake for 7 - 8 minutes.
Watch carefully, avoid letting them get too brown.

Remove to a rack and cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to the rack and cool completely.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!