Swedish Ginger Cookies With Crystallized Ginger
Swedish ginger cookies, also known as 'pepparkakor', are a traditional Swedish Christmas treat often enjoyed with a cup of glögg, a spiced mulled wine.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 100 gram Butter
- 120 gram Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1 unit Egg
- 250 gram All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 50 gram Crystallized ginger, chopped
- 50 gram Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Swedish Ginger Cookies with Crystallized Ginger!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.