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Norwegian Pepperkaker

Pepperkaker are traditional Norwegian Christmas cookies that you definitely want to make part of your holiday traditions! These cookies have a lovely crisp snap and just the right amount of sweetness, with lots of festive and delicious gingerbread flavor. They're perfect to share for cookie swaps and are even great to ship as tasty gifts!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas cookies, gingerbread cookies, Norwegian Pepperkaker, Norwegian Pepperkaker recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 8 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 77 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup or golden syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoons cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan add sugar, corn syrup, butter and vinegar to a simmer.  Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl.  Set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Mix in egg. Sift together the flour, soda, pepper, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  3. Once the dough has chilled, roll the dough very thin on a floured surface. Cut into any desired shapes. Bake at 350℉ on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 7-8 minutes. Remove cookies from the baking sheet immediately and allow to cool. Store in airtight tins.

Recipe Notes

Layer the Norwegian Christmas cookies in tins and store in a cool place. Pepperkaker will keep well for up to 3 weeks when kept in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts
Norwegian Pepperkaker
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 12mg0%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.