Pepparkakor Cookies

makes about 6 dozen cookies

• 3 cups sifted AP flour
• 1 tsp soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp instant coffee
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup molasses
• ¼ cup boiling water

1. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and instant coffee.
2. Cream butter. Add sugar, creaming well.
3. Blend in molasses and boiling water.
4. Add dry ingredients graudally, mix well. Chill 2 hours.
5. Roll out on floured surface, one-third at atime, to ⅛ inch thickness.
6. Cut into desired shapse. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 375°for 7 to 9 minutes.

Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, ½ to 1 tsp vanilla and 2 tbsp soft butter. Blend in 1 to 3 tbsp milk until desired consistency. Beat well. Frosts about 3 dozen cookies.