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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup  sugar
• 1/2 cup  mild-flavored molasses
• 1/4 cup  shortening
• 1/4 cup  butter
• 1   beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon  finely shredded orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon  ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon  ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon  salt
• 1/4 teaspoon  baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon  ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon  ground cloves
• 2-1/2 cups  all-purpose flour
•   Finely chopped, slivered, or sliced nuts (optional)
• 1 cup  sifted powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons  meringue powder*
• 1/8 teaspoon  cream of tartar
• 3 tablespoons  cold water

Description

Christmas In Sweden Might Not Arrive If These Spiced Cookies--in Shapes Of Gingerbread Folk, Hearts, And The Beloved Christmas Pig--weren't On The Scene. To Follow The Swedish Tradition, Roll The Cookie Dough Thinly.

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