Piparkoogid | Estonian gingersnaps

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup adds a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener that can mimic powdered sugar.

Heat corn syrup with spices until small bubbles appear.

Add butter to the pot and let it cool down.

Mix egg and sugar together.

Add the egg and sugar mixture to the pot and mix well.

Add baking soda and water to the pot.

Incorporate orange peel to taste.

Gradually add 400 g of flour to the mixture until a stiff dough forms.

Flour the surface and rolling pin, then roll out the dough to desired thickness.

Cut shapes using cookie cutters.

Place cookies on a baking pan with minimal space between them.

Glaze the cookies to make them shiny and help decorations stick.

Decorate cookies with raisins, cranberries, currants, sprinkles, and almonds.

Bake cookies in the oven for 7 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens