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Piparkoogid

Cultural Context

Piparkoogid, or Estonian gingerbread cookies, have a rich history tied to winter celebrations and Christmas traditions in Estonia. These spiced cookies are often decorated and shared among family and friends, symbolizing warmth and festivity during the cold months. Today, variations exist across Europe, with each region adding its unique twist, making piparkoogid a beloved treat not just in Estonia but around the world.

EstonianEEdessert
90 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
powdered sugar (for icing)
water (for icing)

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.

1

Preheat the oven to 185-200°C (365-392°F).

2

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

3

In a saucepan, melt butter and honey over low heat until combined.

4

Add the melted mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.

5

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract together.

6

Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.

7

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

8

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 5mm thickness.

9

Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

10

Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet.

11

Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.

12

Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

13

Mix powdered sugar with water to create icing, if desired.

14

Decorate the cooled cookies with icing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingrollingcuttingdecorating

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynutseggs

Also Known As

GingerbreadEstonian Gingerbread Cookies

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