Traditional Pepparkakor (Swedish Spice Cookies)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Traditional Pepparkakor - A Spicy Swedish Delight
in Cookies

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min per batch

Ready In

About 2 hours (includes chilling time)

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter ( do NOT use margarine ) or 1 cup shortening ( do NOT use margarine )
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses ( I use `` Grandma 's Original '' unsulphured molasses )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
Varies based on cookie cutter size, about 50 cookies
Calories
70 per cookie
Sugar
6g per cookie
Fat
3g per cookie
Pepparkakor are a traditional Swedish holiday cookie that are enjoyed throughout the winter season. They are usually thin and crispy and heavily spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. The cookies are often cut into various shapes, such as hearts, stars, or gingerbread men, and decorated with icing or other embellishments. Pepparkakor are sold in stores throughout Sweden, but are also easy to make at home with the right recipe and ingredients. This particular recipe yields plenty of delicious cookies for sharing with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
2.In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then mix in egg and molasses.
3.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending well to form a dough.
4.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least an hour (or up to a day).
5.Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness (traditionally quite thin) and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
6.Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 8-12 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp. Be careful not to over-bake or the cookies will be too hard!

PROS

Pepparkakor are a classic Swedish treat, perfect for the holiday season.
They are crisp, spicy, and great for dunking in coffee or hot chocolate.

This recipe is also easy to make and yields plenty of cookies for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and butter, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

They also take a bit of effort to roll and cut out, so be prepared for some kitchen time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest treat, these cookies do have some benefits. The spices in this recipe, such as ginger and cinnamon, have anti-inflammatory properties and may aid in digestion.
The molasses in this recipe is also a good source of iron.

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