Traditional Swedish Pepparkakor
These thin, crispy spice cookies are a Christmas tradition in Sweden. They're usually cut into heart, flower or star shapes. Dusting your cookie cutters with flour will make it easier to cut the d
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
Directions
Instructions Checklist
- Step 1
Sift the flour together with the baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom in a mixing bowl.
- Step 2
Beat the butter together with the white and brown sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and corn syrup until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until evenly blended. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and wrap tightly each with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Step 3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- Step 4
Using 1 portion at a time, work on a floured surface and roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutter, and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until set, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered tins.
Per Serving:47 calories; protein 0.9g 2% DV; carbohydrates 7g 2% DV; fat 1.9g 3% DV; cholesterol 6.7mg 2% DV; sodium 39.9mg 2% DV.
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/155728/traditional-swedish-pepparkakor/
