Finnish Gingerbread Cookies | Piparit

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Measure 2/3 cup of molasses and pour it into a pan, then turn the heat on to bring it to a boil.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar and 7 ounces of room temperature butter.

Once the molasses is boiling, pour it into the bowl with sugar and butter, mixing until smooth and the butter melts.

Add the spice mixture (1 tablespoon cardamom, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons cloves, and ginger) to the melted mixture and mix well.

Add 2 room temperature eggs to the mixture and stir until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine 4 teaspoons of baking powder with 4 cups of all-purpose flour.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Roll out the chilled dough and use cookie molds to cut out shapes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the cookies for about 5 minutes, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.

To make frosting, whisk the white from 1 large egg with 5 ounces of powdered sugar until thick, then pour into a piping bag for decorating.

Cooking Techniques

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