Pepparkakor (Swedish Gingersnaps)
Description
Pepparkakor are the scent of Christmas baking — ginger, cinnamon, and clove filling the kitchen. Rolled paper-thin and baked crisp, these cookies snap cleanly and keep beautifully, making them a staple on Swedish Christmas plates and perfect for long winter evenings.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cream butter, sugar, and molasses until smooth.
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Beat in egg.
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Whisk dry ingredients; add to dough.
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Chill dough at least 2 hours.
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Roll very thin on floured surface.
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Cut shapes and place on parchment-lined sheets.
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Bake at 350°F for 7–9 minutes.
Note
Make-Ahead Notes
- Dough keeps refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Cookies store well for weeks in airtight containers.
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