Scandinavian Christmas Cookies and ‘Pepperkakeverksted’

Norwegian 'Kransekake'. Image source: Matprat.no Scandinavian Christmas cookies are lovingly baked together with family and friends in the run up to Christmas. In Norway you'll be offered 'Sirupssnipper' and 'Serinakaker'. In Sweden there's sweet treats in the shape of 'Rönnskärsformar' og 'Sätoftakakor', where as Denmark proudly presents their 'Klejner' and 'Brunkager'. Recipes for...

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Easy Gingerbread Recipe makes tasty Gingerbread men and houses

This easy recipe for gingerbread men, perfect when baking with children, makes great Christmas presents and decorations. Ingredients Gingerbread Dough for Gingerbread Men cookies and Gingerbread House 150g salted butter 2 dl caster sugar 1 dl golden syrup 1 dl double cream ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 450g plain flour...

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