Finnish Gingersnaps

Transport your taste buds to a winter wonderland with Finnish Gingersnaps, a delicately spiced cookie that embodies Nordic holiday traditions. Infused with a harmonious blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom, these thin, crispy treats are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire. Using a luscious base of butter, molasses, and heavy cream, the dough develops a rich and aromatic flavor profile, while chilling ensures a perfectly manageable texture for rolling and cutting into intricate shapes. Ready in just a short bake time, these gingersnaps emerge golden and irresistibly crisp, ideal for dunking in coffee or enjoying on their own. Whether you’re crafting them as edible decorations or as a sweet gift, these cookies are a delightful nod to Finnish holiday traditions that taste as enchanting as they look.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 60

Ingredients

• 200 grams Butter
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 200 ml Dark molasses
• 100 ml Heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the granulated sugar and molasses, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the heavy cream, followed by the ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom.

Step 3

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Divide the dough into two portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness. Use cookie cutters to shape the gingersnaps into desired forms, such as stars, hearts, or traditional shapes.

Step 7

Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the cookies are firm to the touch.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1225.8 grams (1225.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5028

Total Fat 203.40g	261%
Saturated Fat 112.00g	560%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 570mg	190%
Sodium 3691mg	160%
Total Carbohydrate 741.70g	270%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 353.40g
Protein 54.10g	108%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 605mg	47%
Iron 34mg	189%
Potassium 3644mg	78%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 59.2%