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Pepparkakor
Swedish Ginger Snaps
Thin, crisp, and wonderfully spiced Swedish ginger snaps, a quintessential Christmas cookie. Perfect for decorating or enjoying plain.
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- 400 g All-purpose flour(Sifted)
- 150 g Unsalted butter(Cold and cut into small cubes)
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 100 ml Golden syrup (or light corn syrup)(Warmed slightly for easier mixing)
- 2 tsp Ground ginger
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ground cloves
- 1 tsp Baking soda(Dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water)
- 2 tbsp Cold water(For the dough)
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- 1
Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes - 2
Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer or a whisk, cream together the cold butter cubes and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes - 3
Incorporate wet ingredients: Gradually add the warmed golden syrup to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined. The mixture may look slightly separated at this stage, which is normal.
โฑ๏ธ 2 minutes - 4
Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until a crumbly dough forms. Add the dissolved baking soda and the 2 tbsp of cold water. Mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes - 5
Chill the dough: Divide the dough into 2-3 portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours. This chilling period is crucial for developing flavor and making the dough easier to roll.
โฑ๏ธ 12-24 hours - 6
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes - 7
Roll the dough: Working with one disc of dough at a time (keep the others chilled), roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a very thinness, about 1-2 mm (1/16 inch). The thinner you roll, the crisper the cookies will be.
โฑ๏ธ 10-15 minutes per batch - 8
Cut shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between them.
โฑ๏ธ 10-15 minutes per batch - 9
Bake: Bake for 6-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are lightly colored. Watch closely as they can burn quickly due to their thinness.
โฑ๏ธ 6-10 minutes per batch - 10
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a minute or two before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up further as they cool.
โฑ๏ธ 10 minutes - 11
Repeat: Continue rolling, cutting, and baking with the remaining dough.
โฑ๏ธ Variable
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- โFor the crispiest cookies, roll the dough as thinly as possible, aiming for 1-2 mm (1/16 inch).
- โEnsure the cookies are baked until they are just done; overbaking will make them bitter.
- โThese cookies are excellent plain, but can also be decorated with royal icing once completely cooled.
- โThey should snap cleanly when broken, indicating they are perfectly crisp.
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- Decorate with royal icing for a festive look.
- Use as building components for a gingerbread house.
- Add a pinch of black pepper to the dough for a subtle peppery kick.