Gingerbread Horses

Gingerbread cookies in the shape of horses are a characteristic feature of the Scandinavian holiday table. The Swedes call them Dalahäst.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 60 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 8 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

dough

  • 60 g Butter, unsalted

  • 110 g Sugar, white

  • 125 ml Syrup, maple

  • 800 g Flour, Whole wheat

  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

  • 0.25 teaspoons Spices, cloves, ground

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, cinnamon, ground

  • 2 teaspoons Spices, ginger, ground

  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

  • 80 ml Water

okraski

  • 60 g Powdered sugar

  • pieces Water

Steps

  1. In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in the molasses. In another bowl, sift the flour and mix it with baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.

  2. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Add 80 ml of water. Mix everything well until you get a soft and pliable dough. Divide the dough into several parts, shape them into balls, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat the oven to 175 °C. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 6 mm. Use a horse-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Grease a baking sheet and arrange the cookies on it. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Let the baked cookies cool on a wire rack.

  4. Prepare the glaze: mix powdered sugar with a few drops of water, then use a thin brush to draw decorations on the horses (see picture). Wait for the glaze to dry, arrange the horses on a serving plate, and serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 365.62 kcal
  • Fat: 6.48 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
  • Carbohydrates: 69.27 g
    • Sugars: 10.94 g
  • Protein: 10.53 g
  • Fiber: 8.2 g