Danish gingerbread recipe

Danish Gingerbread recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Danish gingerbread recipe is a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. Made with a blend of aromatic spices, molasses, and butter, these gingerbread cookies are both rich in flavor and perfectly crisp. The recipe is easy to follow, allowing you to create a batch of homemade gingerbread cookies that will fill your home with warmth and festive cheer. Whether enjoyed on their own or decorated with icing, these gingerbread cookies are sure to become a beloved holiday tradition.

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Danish gingerbread recipe details

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Ingredients

250 g	all purpose flour, sifted
175 g	butter
150 g	sugar
1 tsp	cocoa powder
½ tsp	white pepper
1 tsp	ground cinnamon
1 pinch(es)	freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch(es)	ground cardamom
	To glaze:
some	icing

Instructions

Knead all ingredients to a dough. Shape to a ball, wrap with foil and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Cut the dough into 4 parts. Shape each to a sausage. Cut into 1cm slices.

Place the cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 175°C for 10 minutes.

Leave on a wire rack to cool down and glaze with the icing.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a