Piparkakut – Finnish Ginger Cookies

Piparkakut are traditional Finnish ginger cookies often enjoyed during the holiday season. They are known for their warm spices and fragrant aroma.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Piparkakut – Finnish Ginger Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Finnish Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Molasses
• 1 unit Egg
• 350 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add molasses and egg, and mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 cm). Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
7. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.