Dala Horse Cookies

Make it a horsey holiday with a fun Swedish twist.

- DANICA LEIGH

Originally a popular wooden children's toy, the Dala horse has become a symbol of Sweden as well as Christmas. This holiday season, celebrate the history of Sweden with your own special gingerbread Dala horses! 

Lingerbread Cookie Ingredients 

3 cups all-purpose flour (384 grams) 

1/2 tsp salt

 1 Tbsp ground ginger

2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves.

6 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)

3/4 cup brown sugar 

1 egg 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses (don't use blackstrap molasses)

2 tsp vanilla

Cookie Baking Instructions 

Preheat oven to 375° F.