Joulupiparkakut: Finnish Christmas cookies - recipe
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 6:11p.m.
Joulupiparkakut: Finnish Christmas cookies
Ingredients
- 100 ml molasses ( I used golden syrup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 250g butter
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 teaspoons of spices (e.g. cinnamon, ginger, cloves)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Method
- Mix together molasses, sugar, butter and spices. Set aside.
- Add eggs and flour, mix in soda. Knead together on the bench until it doesn't stick to your hands.
- Leave in fridge overnight.
- Next day roll into thin sheets and cut out shapes.
- Bake in oven at 200C for 7-10 minutes.