Piparkakut - Traditional Finnish Gingerbread Biscuits Recipe

Name: Piparkakut - Traditional Finnish Gingerbread Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup golden syrup; 7 ounces caster sugar; 9 ounces butter; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 tablespoon mixed citrus peel; 2 eggs; 17.5 ounces plain flour; 3 teaspoons bicarb soda; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3/4 cup golden syrup
7 ounces caster sugar
9 ounces butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 tablespoon mixed citrus peel
2 eggs
17.5 ounces plain flour
3 teaspoons bicarb soda
1 teaspoon salt

1
Place golden syrup, sugar, butter, spices and citrus peel into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Allow to cool slightly, then beat with electric beater until light and slightly fluffy. Beat in eggs one at the time.
2
Sift flour, bicarb soda and salt together, add to the mixture to form a dough.
3
Wrap dough with clingwrap and place into refrigerator overnight.
4
Next day: Preheat oven to 200C. Roll out dough as thin as possible. Cut desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place biscuits onto oven trays, brush with iced water and bake in oven for 6-8 minutes until brown and slightly puffy.

1181

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup golden syrup, 7 ounces caster sugar, 9 ounces butter, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Piparkakut - Traditional Finnish Gingerbread Biscuits 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 - Traditional Finnish Gingerbread Biscuits

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