Finnish Piparkakut Ginger Cookies
Crisp, fragrant Finnish ginger cookies (Piparkakut) are a beloved Christmas tradition. Their deep, warm spice blend and beautifully crisp texture make them perfect for holiday decorating.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup dark molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper optional, for traditional spiciness
Notes
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. They freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. Make-Ahead: The dough can be made and chilled up to 3 days in advance. Variations: For decoration, brush baked, cooled cookies with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice. Substitutions: Light molasses or dark corn syrup can be used in place of dark molasses for a slightly milder flavor.