Latvian Piparkukas Cookies

These Latvian cookies are a holiday favorite! They are spicy, sweet, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

20m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Roll the dough into small balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 7

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.