Best Gingersnaps Pepparkakor Recipes

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GINGERSNAPS (PEPPARKAKOR)



Gingersnaps (Pepparkakor) image

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without these cookies on the Smorgasboard table. We cut them in all kinds of shapes, stars, hearts, goats, reindeer, you name it. Don't just save them for the holidays, however, these are great any time of the year. It's key to roll these very thin before cutting out, as that is what gives the cookie it's traditional "snap". These cookies are a bit of work, but the dough freezes beautifully, so make a batch of dough, cut and bake a few, then freeze the rest for another day.

Provided by IngridH

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 100 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup dark corn syrup (Mom always used Lyle's golden syrup)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 tablespoon baking soda
2/3 cup butter
1 egg
5 cups flour

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, syrup, ginger, and cloves to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the baking soda to the sugar mixture, then pour over the butter.
  • Stir until the butter is melted.
  • Add the egg and flour. Mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Knead the dough, then place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured board to 1/16 inch thickness.
  • Using a knife or fancy cookie cutters, cut the dough into shapes.
  • Place cookies on a greased (or nonstick) baking sheet.
  • Bake at 325F for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all of the dough is used.

SWEDISH GINGERSNAPS PEPPARKAKOR



SWEDISH GINGERSNAPS PEPPARKAKOR image

Categories     Cookies     Bake     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Molasses

Yield 10 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 C. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 C. molasses
1/2 C. shortening
1/2 C. butter, softened
3 to 3 1/2 C. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp.Grated orange rind, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, eggs, molasses, shortening and butter thoroughly. Mix dry ingredients; add to sugar and egg to mke a soft dough. Chill, covered, for at least 24 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out small amount of dough t a time, about 1/8 inch or less thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. ( or parchment paper). Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet.Decorate with colored sugars, bits of citron and candied cherries. Bake 6. When cool decorate with white frosting if desired.

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