Gingersnaps (Pepparkakor)

"Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without these cookies on the Smorgasboard table. We cut them in all kinds of shapes, stars, hearts, goats, reindeer, you name it. Don't just save them for the holidays, however, these are great any time of the year. It's key to roll these very thin before cutting out, as that is what gives the cookie it's traditional "snap". These cookies are a bit of work, but the dough freezes beautifully, so make a batch of dough, cut and bake a few, then freeze the rest for another day."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
100 cookies
Serves:
20
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ingredients

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directions

  • Bring sugar, syrup, ginger, and cloves to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the baking soda to the sugar mixture, then pour over the butter.
  • Stir until the butter is melted.
  • Add the egg and flour. Mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Knead the dough, then place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured board to 1/16 inch thickness.
  • Using a knife or fancy cookie cutters, cut the dough into shapes.
  • Place cookies on a greased (or nonstick) baking sheet.
  • Bake at 325F for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all of the dough is used.

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Reviews

  1. I love spice cookies and these are delicious. After they came out of the oven and cooled I was forced to make a second cup of coffee in order to be able to properly test the cookies for review. I know, it's hard work - dunk a cookie - take a bite - dunk the cookie- take a bite, but someone has to do it! LOL. I like the crispness (crisp is better for dunking after all) and the lovely spice taste and aroma are a delight. So glad that I chose to make these for ZWT 9. :D
     
  2. I made these to take to my mum's and they are delish plus plus !! I just cut rounds of the dough log after it had been in the fridge and shaped them into little rounds. I also put in some chocky chips that melted through out the dough . They are pretty yummy !!
     
  3. These cookies were very good. They seemed lighter in color and taste than the gingersnaps I'm used to eating, but still very tasty. Since I wasn't making these for Christmas, I just used a round cookie cutter. I had to make these cookies gluten free, by using GF baking flour, and would rate the finished product a "4" , but am rating the recipe 5 stars because I'm sure they would have been even better with regular flour. Made for Photo Tag.
     
  4. As you say, these kinds of treats are great any time of the year! I usually prefer a softer gingerbread, but now & then I like the 'snaps' as well, & we were certainly satisfied with these wonderful munchies! Made them all up this time, but might just do some dough freezing the next time! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed as a THANK YOU for tagging in PRMR during the recent Tic-Tac-Toe event]
     
  5. Silly as it sounds this reminds me of Pippi Longstocking. when she is making Pepparkaker all over the kitchen floor. But I will definitly add this to my Christmas cookie repertoire
     
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I live near Seattle, WA with my husband of 11 years and our pet ferrets. We're lucky enough to own a home with a big, south facing yard which is great for entertaining. It also allows me to have a big vegetable garden where I grow most of my own herbs and a lot of the vegetables we eat in the summer, as well as a bunch to share with family and friends. In my professional life, I'm an accountant- but what I really love to do is cook and eat! Most of my ability is self-taught. I love to experiment with new recipes and techniques, most of which I get from watching way too much food tv and reading foodie magazines. Recently I decided to start a personal chef business and have cooked for a few clients. I love the challenge of designing a menu to fit a family's specific tastes and needs, and then cooking it for them to enjoy. For me, cooking is an expression of love. Everyone needs to eat, but food is more than just fuel for the body, it can nurture and comfort ~ give us a memory from childhood, or a retreat when we feel ill. I always think of the people who I'm cooking for when I make a dish, and there is no better compliment than when someone enjoys the food I've made especially for them. I also like to do OAMC- style cooking, but instead of using it mainly to get dinner on the table, I focus on getting lunch in the bag! Eating out is far too expensive in both dollars and nutrition to make a habit of, yet I want a hot, satisfying meal to enjoy in the middle of the day. Cookin ahead allows me to have great food, without sacrificing either my dollars or my waistline. <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/Animation6.gif"><img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/participantbannerzwt5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg"><img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/PACfall08partic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/IWasAdoptedfall08.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/AMpageSticker.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/j_welcome/pics2/food/PRMRcopy.jpg"><img src="http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81/HokiesLady65/Recipezaar%20Album/iplaytagin.jpg">[IMG] http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/momaphet/Food/banner10.jpg[/IMG]
 
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