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!
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!
P.S. If you're looking for a traditional gingerbread cookie recipe, don't miss my gingerbread snowflake cookies!
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Recipe
Danish Gingerbread Cookies
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.
Lisa says
Can I bake these cookies using gingerbread cookies cutter?
Allison Ferraro says
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
Sarah says
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 🙂
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Arielle says
They look so divine! I love your blog, your recipes are all so amazing - everything looks so delicious! 🙂
Allison says
Thank you so much for stopping by and for the sweet comment! I hope you give this recipe a try!
xx Allison