Pepparkakor

Pepparkakor are traditional Swedish ginger cookies, widely associated with festive celebrations, particularly Christmas, though they are enjoyed year-round in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. These crisp, spiced cookies are often shaped into figures such as hearts, pigs, and goats, and are known for their thin and delicate texture. Historically, pepparkakor were made with a blend of spices that included black pepper, which gave the cookies their name, although modern recipes often omit this ingredient. Instead, they typically feature a combination of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom. The dough requires refrigeration overnight before being rolled out and cut into shapes.