Swedish Rye Cookies

These light and crisp cookies also make nice Christmas tree ornaments.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  rye flour
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons water

Directions

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