How to Make Swedish Pepparkaka

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put 2 1/2 dl brown sugar

   Wait until it starts to boil.
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   Step 2: 3/4 dl light syrup and 3/4 dl water in a saucepan.

   , Add 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp ginger, and 1 tsp cloves.
   
   Stir it just enough to avoid having chunks of spices in the dish. ,,,,, Use a table covered in a thin layer of flour to avoid getting the dough stuck. , Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. ,,, Either enjoy them or store them in a dry place.
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   Step 3: Add 150 g butter and let it melt.

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   Step 4: Add spices.

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   Step 5: Let it chill.

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   Step 6: Mix 6 dl flour with 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate and then stir the ingredients together in a saucepan.

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   Step 7: Wrap the dough in plastic foil and leave it in the fridge overnight.

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   Step 8: Set the oven to 175ºC (350ºF) the next day.

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   Step 9: Work the dough until it's free of clumps.

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    Step 10: Roll the dough until it's about 3 mm thick.

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    Step 11: Put the cookies on a baking pan covered in baking paper.

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    Step 12: Bake them in the center of the oven for 6-8 minutes.

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    Step 13: Let them cool.

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