Finnish Rauma Cookies (Rauman Piparkakut - Finland)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (or margarine)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, sifted (or cookie crumbs)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon mace
- Beat eggs with the sugar until light. Stif in melted butter, sour cream and brandy.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cookie crumbs, soda, baking powder and spices.
- Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Mix well. Dough will be very soft. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350. Make 1-inch balls with your hands. Put them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or lightly greased.
- Bake until nicely browned, about 15 minutes. Let cookies dry at room temperature a day before storing them in airtight tins.
eggs, brown sugar, butter, sour cream, brandy, flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, mace
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/finnish-rauma-cookies-rauman-piparkakut-finland-375217 (may not work)