Making Swedish pepparkakor-or gingerbread cookies-is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and took home a blue ribbon.-Kathleen Olesen, Des Moines, IA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, shortening, vanilla and enough water to reach spreading consistency. Decorate cookies with frosting and, if desired, Red Hots. , Freeze option: Transfer wrapped disks to a resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator overnight or until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and decorate cookies as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies are an exception. They're so delicious and flavorful.
Mursalin ff
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Andrea Bearden
[email protected]I'm allergic to ginger, so I wasn't able to try these cookies. My family said they were delicious, though.
Eiad Ehab
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too expensive for my budget, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
Enobakhare Edna
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.
iiLeMeX
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still have a good flavor.
Korwynn Timmons
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. They're still edible, but they're not very good.
Pauline Dee Elias Mbaya
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Michael Hull
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Lumka Mbalenhle
[email protected]These cookies are a bit dry, but they're still tasty.
Andrew Sharpe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Scrubpool Ssapo
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
tonmay Barai
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. It's a great activity for a cold winter day.
Kamya Westerfield
[email protected]These cookies are beautiful! I love the way they look on a Christmas tree.
Mbali Innocentia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The molasses and spices give them a really nice flavor.
Ujjal Biswas
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.
Ropchand jaan
[email protected]I love the flavor of the ginger and cardamom in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat!
hafsa fatima
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit.