Latvian Pepper Cookies Recipe - Very Easy! - Piparkukas Recepte

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while offering sweetness.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

Prepare the spice mix by combining equal measures of ground nutmeg, ground black pepper, ground cardamom, ground coriander, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. Optionally add ground ginger and ground allspice.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, dark sugar (muscovado), butter, and honey to make the dough.

Rest the dough to allow flavors to blend together before shaping the cookies.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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