Pepparkakor I

Pepparkakor I
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    60 People
  • VIEWS
    27

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.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    9 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    62 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large, heatproof bowl, place the butter. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 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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Recipe View 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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Recipe View 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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Recipe View 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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Recipe View 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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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View 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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Recipe View Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to greased baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 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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Recipe View 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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Recipe View 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.

Keith Pacocha

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Ward Schaefer

    I added a pinch of cardamom, and it gave them an amazing flavor!

  • Jaycee Hodkiewicz

    Chilling the dough is crucial. Don't skip that step!

  • Peter Gerlach

    These were a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the unique spice blend.

  • Reyes Ohara

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly crispy.

  • Odell Schuster

    My kids had so much fun decorating these. A new family tradition!

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