Päronpepparkakor Pear Gingerbread
Adding a touch of Scandinavian charm to your holiday baking repertoire, Päronpepparkakor, or Pear Gingerbread, is a delightful Swedish Christmas treat that marries the warm flavors of ginger and the sweetness of pear. The combination of aromatic spices and juicy fruit creates a unique and festive cookie that is sure to become a new favorite in your home. These delicious and fragrant treats are perfect for enjoying by the fireside or gifting to loved ones during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
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In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Gently fold in the grated pear until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for slight spreading.
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Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers to create a rustic shape.
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Bake the Päronpepparkakor in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cookies have cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie- Calories
- 120 kcal per cookie
- Total Fat
- 4.5 g per cookie
- Saturated Fat
- 2.7 g per cookie
- Cholesterol
- 20 mg per cookie
- Sodium
- 90 mg per cookie
- Total Carbohydrate
- 18 g per cookie
- Dietary Fiber
- 0.5 g per cookie
- Sugars
- 9 g per cookie
- Protein
- 1 g per cookie
These cookies also make a wonderful homemade gift when packaged in a decorative tin or gift box tied with a ribbon. Share the joy of the season with friends and family by treating them to these delicious and fragrant pear gingerbread cookies. Happy baking!