Grandma Inez’S Swedish Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Grandma Inez’S Swedish Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces, weight Butter; 7 ounces, weight Golden Syrup; 7 ounces, weight Caster Sugar; 2 whole Egg Yolks; 1 pound, 1-2/3 ounces, weight All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate; 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves (optional); 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom (optional)

Servings: persons

7 ounces, weight Butter
7 ounces, weight Golden Syrup
7 ounces, weight Caster Sugar
2 whole Egg Yolks
1 pound, 1-2/3 ounces, weight All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Bicarbonate
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves (optional)
1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom (optional)

1
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the syrup and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
2
Let stand to cool.
3
Mix the flour, spices and bicarbonate in a large bowl.
4
Stir in the cooled butter mixture and the egg yolks. Make sure there are no flour lumps.
5
Let the dough set in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
6
Divide the dough in 4 pieces and work with one at a time. Leave the rest in the fridge.
7
Flour your work area generously. Roll out the dough thinly and cut out cookies with cookie cutters in various shapes.
8
Bake at 325 F for 6-7 minutes or until the cookies are a nice brown. They burn quickly, so watch them closely.
9
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes after they're out of the oven, then transfer them to a plate to cool completely.
10
The dough will keep in the fridge for over a week and it can be frozen for up to 2 months.
11
Enjoy!

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces, weight Butter, 7 ounces, weight Golden Syrup, 7 ounces, weight Caster Sugar, 2 whole Egg Yolks, and more.

Yes, Grandma Inez’S Swedish Gingersnaps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma Inez’S Swedish Gingersnaps

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