Finnish Rauma Cookies (Rauman Piparkakut - Finland)

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Beat eggs with the sugar until light. Stif in melted butter, sour cream and brandy.

2. 2

   In another bowl, sift together the flour, cookie crumbs, soda, baking powder and spices.

3. 3

   Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Mix well. Dough will be very soft. Refrigerate overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350. Make 1-inch balls with your hands. Put them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or lightly greased.

5. 5

   Bake until nicely browned, about 15 minutes. Let cookies dry at room temperature a day before storing them in airtight tins.