Pepper Kakar - Swedish Cardamom Cookies

Innkeepers Bruce and Tobi Ahlquist
The Blue Heron Inn
P.O. Box 588
10412 Main Street
Findley Lake, New York 14736
(716) 769-7852

Innkeeper Comments:

As a young child, Bruce spent many weekends with his paternal Grandma Edith and Grandpa Floyd. Edith was a wonderful baker; Bruce learned a lot of basics and a love of cooking and baking from her. These traditional Swedish cookies are Edith's original recipe -- she baked these wonderfully light and addictive cookies every Christmas. When she was too old to bake, Bruce took over the tradition and makes dozens and dozens of Peppar Kakar during the holiday season. Enjoy this little bit of nostalgia!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
• 1 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons sweet cream
• 1 teaspoon baking soda mixed in a little hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed Cardamom seeds
• 1 egg
• 5 1/2 to 6 cups flour (or enough to roll)