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Piparkoogid — traditional dish from Estonia, Estonia
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Piparkoogid

How to order / say it
Say it Piparkoogid — [Pee-par-ko-gid]
Order Can I have some Piparkoogid?
Locally Kas ma saan piparkoogid?
Say locally

Traditional Estonian Christmas cookies.

Why try it?

Piparkoogid are a beloved holiday treat that represent the festive spirit of Estonia, baked with love and spices passed down through generations.

How it tastes

These cookies boast a balanced medley of ginger, cinnamon, and clove, with a crispy texture that warms the heart and invigorates with each bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Though the exact origins are unknown, piparkoogid became a holiday staple in the 19th century, tied to Christmas celebrations and the influence of German gingerbread.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g flour
  • 🥛 150 g butter
  • 🍯 200 g sugar
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🧂 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 🧂 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Method

  1. 1 Cream butter and sugar until light.
  2. 2 Beat in egg, then sifted flour, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. 3 Chill dough for 1 hour in the fridge.
  4. 4 Roll dough thin and cut into shapes.
  5. 5 Bake at 180°C for 10-12 minutes until golden.
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