swedish pepparkakor

5 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on May 6, 2017

A traditional Swedish cookie with a coffee surprise.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield makes approx. 2 dozen depending upon size of cutter

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter/shortening, mixed (do not use margarine)
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses or dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup strong coffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • - pinch salt
  • 3-4 cups flour (enough to roll)

How To Make swedish pepparkakor

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and butter/shortening mixture. Blend in egg, molasses or corn syrup and coffee. Sift together soda, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, salt and 3 cups of flour. Combine to form dough, adding more flour if necessary.
  • Step 2
    Refrigerate until firm. Roll thin; use cookie cutter to cut shapes and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
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