Peppernotter (Scandinavian Christmas Cookies)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Traditional Scandinavian Peppernotter (Christmas Cookies) recipe to sweeten up your holiday season
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds ( optional )
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
2 teaspoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
147
Sugar
13g
Fat
3g
Peppernotter (Scandinavian Christmas Cookies) are a traditional holiday treat in Scandinavia. These cookies are spiced with a variety of spices including black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves which gives them a warm and rich flavour similar to gingerbread. These small cookies are perfect for snacking, and are commonly dunked in a hot cup of cocoa or Gløgg (mulled wine) in Sweden and Denmark. These cookies have a special place in Scandinavian holiday culture and are often baked and exchanged among family and friends every winter season.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and both sugars together until thick and creamy.
3.Gradually add the lemon juice, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, allspice, cloves, and flour to the bowl, mixing well with each addition until all ingredients are well combined to form a stiff dough.
4.Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, shape the dough into small balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
6.While the cookies are cooling on the baking sheet, mix the confectioners' sugar and water together to form a smooth icing.
7.Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.

PROS

Peppernotter cookies have a unique blend of spices that give them a warm and comforting flavour.

They are perfect for the holiday season and can be shared with loved ones over a cup of hot cocoa.

CONS

This cookie recipe is moderately high in calories and sugar content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The presence of nuts in the recipe may be a concern for people with allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Peppernotter cookies are not particularly healthy, they can provide a boost of energy due to their high sugar content.
The presence of almonds in the recipe can provide a source of vitamin E, which is known to be beneficial for skin health.

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