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    Home » Cookie Recipes

    Danish Gingerbread Cookies

    Published: Dec 22, 2014 by Allison Ferraro · Modified: May 20, 2021 · 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!

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    Danish Gingerbread Cookies


    • Author: Allison Ferraro
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 2 ½ dozen cookies 1x
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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!


    Ingredients

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    • 5 T unsalted butter
    • ⅝ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup plus 1 T heavy whipping cream
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp. freshly grated ginger
    • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp. ground white pepper
    • ½ tsp. ground cardamom
    • ½ tsp. baking soda
    • ½ tsp. baking powder

    Instructions

    1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and then stir in the sugar and whipping cream.
    2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, spices, baking soda, and baking powder.
    3. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir on low speed until combined.
    4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    5. Roll dough into one inch balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
    6. 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.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dessert, Cookies

    Keywords: gingerbread cookies, Danish gingerbread cookies, Christmas cookies

    This post was updated in November 2019 to provide an improved user experience.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      November 07, 2022 at 9:00 am

      Can I bake these cookies using gingerbread cookies cutter?

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      • 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

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    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

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    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! 🙂

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      • 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

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