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Danish Gingerbread Cookies

Published: Dec 22, 2014 by Allison Ferraro · Modified: May 20, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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Danish gingerbread cookies - baked with fresh ginger, cardamom, and white pepper (and without molasses) - are delightful Scandinavian Christmas cookies very unlike their traditional American counterpart. They're perfect for a holiday full of hygge!

Side view of Danish gingerbread cookies stacked on a cooling rack with a poinsettia and a glass of milk on a white background. this Recipe

Nothing says "Christmas time" quite like gingerbread cookies, though these gingerbread cookies are anything but ordinary. Say hello to cardamom, a delicious spice that I first discovered while studying abroad in Denmark. The introduction of the spice adds a sophisticated flavor to these Danish gingerbread cookies and is sure to delight this holiday season!

Overhead view of Danish gingerbread cookies in a metal pie tin on a white background.

P.S. If you're looking for a traditional gingerbread cookie recipe, don't miss my gingerbread snowflake cookies!

Angled view of Danish gingerbread cookies stacked on a cooling rack on a white background.

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overhead view of Danish gingerbread cookies in a metal pie tin on a white background

Danish Gingerbread Cookies

Danish gingerbread cookies - baked with fresh ginger, cardamom, and white pepper (and without molasses) - are delightful Scandinavian Christmas cookies very unlike their traditional American counterpart. They're perfect for a holiday full of hygge!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Danish
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 15
Yield: 2 ½ dozen cookies
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Allison Ferraro
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Special Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter
  • ⅝ cup (125 grams) granulated sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons (75 grams) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (1 grams) freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon (1 grams) ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon (1 grams) ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon (1 grams) ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon (2 grams) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (2 grams) baking powder

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and then stir in the sugar and whipping cream.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, spices, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir on low speed until combined.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Roll dough into one inch balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until cookies puff up and edges become golden. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Lisa

    November 07, 2022 at 9:00 am

    Can I bake these cookies using gingerbread cookies cutter?

    Reply
    • Allison Ferraro

      November 08, 2022 at 10:37 pm

      Hi Lisa! These cookies are designed to be rolled into balls and baked, not rolled out and cut with cookie cutters I have not tried rolling out the dough and cutting it, but if you do give it a try please let me know how it turns out. I would advise reducing the baking time slightly and keeping a close eye as it bakes.
      - Allison

      Reply
  2. Sarah

    January 02, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Haha you and the Danish gingerbread cookies. If I could bake these would be on the list. However... I'm not sure they would be delicious if they're made in my kitchen. Haha

    - Sarah 🙂
    http://www.thecrownbijoux.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Arielle

    December 22, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    They look so divine! I love your blog, your recipes are all so amazing - everything looks so delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 22, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by and for the sweet comment! I hope you give this recipe a try!

      xx Allison

      Reply
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