SWEDISH RYE COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Stir in rye flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt.
• Mix well and add enough water to moisten the dough.
• Roll out onto a floured board, the thinner the dough, the crispier the cookies will be.
• Cut into 2 1/2 inch rounds using cutter or floured glass.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375°F or until slightly brown.

Steps:

• Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add flour, stirring well. (It may be necessary to work flour into dough using hands. ) Cover with plastic wrap, and chill slightly.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Prick entire surface of dough with tines of a fork; cut with a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Make a hole just off center in each cookie using a 1/2-inch cookie cutter.
• Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.
• Note: Leftover cookies may be placed in an airtight container and frozen for later use.