Pepparkakor are the iconic spiced cookies from Northern Europe, thin, crisp and deeply aromatic, traditionally enjoyed during the Scandinavian Christmas season. With their warm blend of cinnamon, ginger and cloves, these cookies are perfect for festive baking and sharing. Once you have the right spices, they are easy to make and fill your home with the unmistakable scent of Nordic winter. Let’s see how to make them. Pepparkakor
Christmas
Traditional
Scandinavian
Vegetarian
Pepparkakor
Pepparkakor are traditional Nordic Christmas cookies, thin and crunchy, made with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. A true Scandinavian holiday classic.
Ingredients
- Flour 600 g
- Butter 200 g
- Sugar 200 g
- Egg 1
- Maple syrup 1 dl
- Ground cinnamon 2 tsp
- Ground ginger 2 tsp
- Ground cloves 1 tsp
- Grated orange zest 2 tsp
- Baking soda 2 tsp
- Water 1 dl
Tools
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters
- Oven
Instructions
- Combine butter, sugar, maple syrup, spices and orange zest in a saucepan.
- Heat gently, stirring until butter is melted, then let cool.
- Add baking soda dissolved in water, the egg and flour.
- Knead until smooth and uniform.
- Cover and rest overnight in a cool place.
- Roll the dough very thin and cut desired shapes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
285 kcal
285 kcal
Fat
11 g
11 g
Carbohydrates
42 g
42 g
Protein
4 g
4 g
Sugar
18 g
18 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
160 mg
160 mg
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