Finnish Rauma Cookies Rauman Piparkakut Finland Recipe

Discover the magic of traditional Finnish Rauma Piparkakut cookies! This treasured recipe, passed down through generations, comes straight from "Best of Finnish Cooking." Unlike other piparkakku recipes, it skips the corn syrup, relying on sour cream for a unique, subtly tangy flavor that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to bake up a batch of these incredibly delicious, melt-in-your-mouth holiday cookies, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 3481.9 kcal
Protein 95g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Finnish Rauma Cookies Rauman Piparkakut Finland

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Finnish Rauma Cookies Rauman Piparkakut Finland

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How to Make Finnish Rauma Cookies Rauman Piparkakut Finland

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 large eggs and ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add ½ cup (115g) melted unsalted butter, ½ cup (120ml) sour cream, and 1 tablespoon brandy. Beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, ½ cup (60g) finely crushed gingerbread cookies, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. The dough will be soft. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Place balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Let cookies dry at room temperature for at least a day before storing in airtight tins. This allows the flavors to fully develop.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

154 g

Sugar

1143g

Fat

389g

Carbs

172g

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