TRADITIONAL PEPPARKAKOR (SWEDISH SPICE COOKIES)
Traditional Swedish spice cookie; traditionally served on St. Lucia Day (Dec. 13). These are my sisters favorite cookie.:) (Note: you need to mix up the dough a day in advance, cover and let rest overnight). Cardamom & finely chopped candied ginger would make nice additions to these Pepparkakor. The molasses is an essential ingredient in this recipe, you get crispy yet chewy cookies with a lovely rich subtle depth of flavor. Don't skip!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies, 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
- Cream sugar and butter.
- Add egg and molasses.
- Blend in dry ingredients thoroughly. Let dough stand overnight for easy rolling.
- On a well-floured board, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes (we usually make gingerbread people) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- NOTE: Prep time does not include time to let dough rest overnight.
PERFECT PEPPARKAKOR
This is a recipe for traditional Swedish ginger snaps, originally from a family friend of my grandmother. Our family makes these cookies every year for our Christmas Eve celebration. They are traditionally cut into heart shapes, but we experiment with flowers, angels, bells, stars, etc. Note: requires overnight refrigeration.
Provided by Dalloway
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 30-40 cookies, 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt margarine or butter in a saucepan over low heat. Slowly stir in the sugar, syrup and spices. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together baking soda and water. Add egg and beat well.
- Stir in flour and margarine mixture. Mix well.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out on a well-floured surface until very thin. Cut into desired shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 267.9, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 16.5, Protein 3.6
PEPPARKAKOR (SWEDISH GINGER COOKIES)
Make and share this Pepparkakor (Swedish Ginger Cookies) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 10 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat molasses in small saucepan to boiling point.
- Boil 1 minute.
- Add sugar and butter and stir until butter is melted.
- Cool.
- Beat in egg.
- Sift together flour, salt, soda and spices.
- Add to first mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight.
- Roll out a portion of the dough at a time on lightly floured pastry cloth.
- Roll out thin.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350F) 6 to 8 minutes.
- The dough may be shaped into a roll and wrapped in waxed paper.
- Chill thoroughly overnight or longer.
- Slice thin and bake in moderate oven (350F).
- These should be stored in an air-tight container - allow flavor to "ripen".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.5, Protein 4
PEPPARKAKOR - TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN SUGAR AND SPICE COOKIES
Great for Christmas or anytime of year- especially with coffee or cocoa AND they are lowfat too! If you like them spicier feel free to UP the ginger and/or use FRESH! World Tour 2005 Sweden Desserts
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 60 cookies, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and molasses and beat well.
- Mix all dry ingredients in separate bowl.
- Add dry mix to wet 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to make a stiff dough.
- Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and roll in more granulated sugar.
- Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 85.4, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.1
GRANDMA'S PEPPARKAKOR ~ SWEDISH SPICE COOKIES
This is a family favorite! Grandma always had plenty of cookies for Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was known for her Pepparkakor and Spritz. I'm the only one that has carried on the tradition. My brothers in-law only get these little gems when I make them!
Provided by Debbie Sue
Categories Cookies
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. GRANDMA'S DIRECTIONS Sift flour with soda and spices. Cream butter and sugar, add syrup and egg. Add dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. (form dough into a ball) Roll out thin, about 1/16 of an inch, on floured board, and cut into shapes. Bake at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- 2. THIS IS WHAT WORKS FOR ME After the dough is formed into a ball, divide into 4 smaller balls, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes or so. I also roll the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Cut into shapes, pop the sheet into the freezer for a couple of minutes. It makes it easy to remove the cut outs from the parchment.
- 3. **** Not stated in Grandma's directions, YOU KEEP ROLLING ALL YOUR TRIMMINGS, UNTIL ALL THE DOUGH IS GONE! It's a labor of love!
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