Pepperkaker are traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies. They are a deliciously spiced, slightly sweet festive treat and make perfect edible gifts for friends and neighbours.
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What are pepperkaker?
Pepperkaker translates as ‘pepper cakes’. They are traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies made at Christmastime.
They are gently spiced with freshly ground black pepper, ginger, cinnamon and cloves and are sweetened with caster sugar and golden syrup.
This recipe was given to me by a Norwegian who said they always reminded him of Christmas time with his grandmother.
They make perfect edible gifts for friends, family and neighbours.
What you’ll need
- 150g butter
- 1 dl golden syrup
- 2 dl caster sugar
- 1 dl cream
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 450g plain flour
How to make pepperkaker
- Melt the butter, syrup and sugar in a pan and cool.
- Stir in the cream.
- Sift together the flour and spices and stir into the liquid mixture to form a dough.
- Chill in the fridge overnight.
- Roll out to a thickness of 3 mm and cut with a cookie cutter.
- Bake at 175 C for 10 minutes, or until golden.
Recipe Difficulty Levels
Easy
Requires basic cooking skills and ingredients you most likely already have in your kitchen.
Moderate
Requires more experience, preparation and/or cooking time. You may have to source special ingredients.
Challenging
Recipes requiring more advanced skills and experience and maybe some special equipment.
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Hello! I just wanted to let you know that your pepperkaker recipe ws featured over on BritMum’s in the Foodie Round up. Best wishes. Emma 🙂
You’re welcome, Sharon 🙂 I’m glad you liked them. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! x
Yum, tastest Xmas card we’ve had, thank you. Just the thing with a cup of tea after the party. Happy Yule to you and yours!