Pepparkakor with Orange Glaze Spice Cookies
Bring the essence of Scandinavian holiday baking into your kitchen with these delightful Pepparkakor with Orange Glaze Spice Cookies. Infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these thin, crisp cookies boast a traditional Swedish flavor profile that pairs perfectly with the zesty sweetness of a fresh orange glaze. The dough is easy to handle and ideal for rolling and cutting into festive shapes, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or baking with kids. Ready in under an hour (plus chilling time), these cookies deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Make them the centerpiece of your dessert platter or package them as edible gifts—either way, they're sure to impress. With keywords like "spiced cookies," "orange glaze," and "holiday baking," this recipe is a treat for both your taste buds and your SEO goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters unsulfured molasses
- 60 milliliters heavy cream
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 15 milliliters fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the molasses and heavy cream to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 2-3mm (1/8 inch) thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes.
Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2cm (3/4 inch) of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth and pourable.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the orange glaze over the top of each cookie. Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.4 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.8 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 3726 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 580.4 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 335.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2239 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
