Piparkakut - Finnish Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Piparkakut - Finnish Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter (no substitute); 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup dark corn syrup; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 3 teaspoons orange zest; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 5 cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter (no substitute)
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3 teaspoons orange zest
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
5 cups all-purpose flour

1
Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and spices in a saucepan.
2
Over low-medium heat, stir ingredients constantly until ingredients look like they are about to boil.
3
Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
4
Allow sugar mixture to cool to room temperature.
5
Stirring occasionally might help speed up this process.
6
Stir eggs into cooled sugar mixture.
7
Sift flour and baking soda together and add to sugar mixture.
8
Mix well.
9
Roll dough into a ball.
10
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours or overnight.
11
Split dough into 2 parts; Roll dough about 1/4-inch thick on a clean, floured surface.
12
Cut into desired shapes.
13
Bake in preheated oven at 350u00b0F for about 10-15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
14
Cookies can be left plain, or decorated with pipped icing.
15
NOTE: This makes a crisp cookie, if a softer cookie is desired you may substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar.

1474

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter (no substitute), 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup dark corn syrup, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Piparkakut - Finnish Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Piparkakut - Finnish Ginger Cookies

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