Swedish Black Pepper Cookies

These traditional Swedish cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring a hint of black pepper for a unique twist.
With their crisp edges and soft centers, they are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.
Simple to make and sure to impress, these cookies are a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Ingredients:

• 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup

Instructions:

1. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom into a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then beat in the egg and dark corn syrup until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour/spice mixture until evenly combined. Divide dough into four portions, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight).
3. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
4. Working with one dough disk at a time (keep the others chilled), roll out on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, dipping cutters in flour to prevent sticking. Place shapes about 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
5. Bake for about 5 minutes, until set. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough portions.