Pepparkakor I
Embark on a culinary journey to Sweden with these Pepparkakor, traditional Christmas cookies that offer a delightful alternative to ordinary gingersnaps. Crispy, deeply spiced, and beautifully brown, they're perfect for enjoying plain or adorning with festive decorations.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
11 g
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Cholesterol
9 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
1 g
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Saturated Fat
1 g
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Sodium
62 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
2 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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In a large, heatproof bowl, place the butter. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
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In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, molasses, and spices. Heat over medium heat until it just reaches boiling point. (Cook time: 5 minutes)
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Remove from heat and add the baking soda, stirring until it's fully incorporated. Pour this mixture over the butter in the bowl and stir until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (Mix time: 2 minutes)
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In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the egg to the butter mixture and stir to combine. (Mix time: 1 minute)
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Gradually add the sifted flour, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until a dough forms. (Mix time: 5 minutes)
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Wrap the dough tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm. (Chill time: 1 hour)
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Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. (Cook time: 10 minutes)
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Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to greased baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)
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Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (Cool time: 30 minutes)
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Once cooled, decorate the Pepparkakor with piped icing or any other desired decorations. (Decoration time: Varies)
For a richer flavor, use dark molasses.
Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will become too hard.
If the dough is too sticky to roll out, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor. Cardamom and star anise are popular additions.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
3.9/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Ward Schaefer
Jun 27, 2025I added a pinch of cardamom, and it gave them an amazing flavor!
Jaycee Hodkiewicz
Jun 3, 2025Chilling the dough is crucial. Don't skip that step!
Peter Gerlach
May 10, 2025These were a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the unique spice blend.
Reyes Ohara
Mar 8, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly crispy.
Odell Schuster
Mar 5, 2025My kids had so much fun decorating these. A new family tradition!