Ginger biscuits: the original recipe and 10 variations

Ginger biscuits are a typical dessert of Scandinavian countries where this spice is used both in savory recipes and in pastry. There are really many recipes and variations, let's discover them together.

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Often i ginger cookies they are considered a Christmas cake but in reality we can prepare and enjoy them all year round especially if we love ginger very much. To prepare good ones, however, it is necessary to follow a really important precaution.

For the success of the biscuits you will have to use at least the first time only a pinch of powdered ginger so as not to spoil the taste and to get used to the flavor, which in desserts is really special.

Here is a collection of recipes for making ginger biscuits at home for all tastes.

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Ginger biscuits, the original recipe

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The original ginger biscuit recipe comes from Sweden where these sweets are prepared for Christmas and beyond. Swedish gingerbread cookies are great for serving for breakfast. Here is the recipe for Swedish gingerbread cookies.

Vegan ginger cookies

Ginger biscuits can also be made in vegan version, without any ingredients of animal origin. They are good and even lighter because they are egg-free and butter-free. Try our recipe.

Read also: GINGER COOKIES IN VEGAN VERSION

Wholemeal ginger cookies

Do you want to make wholemeal ginger cookies? Then we suggest you follow our Christmas ginger cookie recipe that plans to use wholemeal flour in the dough, to which you can also add the brown sugar.

Read also: GINGER COOKIES, THE RECIPE

Ginger biscuits with Thermomix

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If you have a kitchen robot it will be even easier and faster for you to prepare ginger biscuits because you will have help in making the dough. Here the recipe.

Ginger biscuits, easy recipe

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There are so many recipes for making ginger cookies. For you who are short on time we have selected a version of these sweets really easy and fast to prepare. Here is the recipe to follow.

Gluten Free Ginger Cookies

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You can also prepare ginger biscuits in the gluten-free version. Just choose a gluten-free flour that is suitable for the preparation of pastry doughs. Here is the recipe to follow.

Read also: DESSERTS WITHOUT GLUTEN: 10 EASY RECIPES TO PREPARE

Glazed ginger cookies

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Not only can you prepare delicious ones glazed ginger cookies but you can also make a recipe suitable for everyone even for those who are celiac, vegan, allergic to eggs or intolerant to dairy products. Here all the instructions.

Egg-free ginger cookies

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Among the alternative recipes for preparing ginger biscuits here is a version without eggs lighter than the original recipe but still really tasty. Ready to make your own egg-free gingerbread cookies? Here is the recipe to follow.

Read also: 10 COOKIES WITHOUT BUTTER AND WITHOUT EGGS

Candied ginger cookies

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Ginger biscuits are not only prepared with powdered ginger but also with candied ginger, which you can buy or prepare at home starting from fresh ginger. Here is the recipe for cookies.

Read also: CANDIED GINGER: HOW TO PREPARE IT AT HOME

Ginger and cinnamon cookies

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Those who love cinnamon can add a pinch to the ginger biscuit dough to make the preparation even more spicy and tasty. In this case you will need to use ground ginger and ground cinnamon. Here the recipe.

Ginger and lemon cookies

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Another perfect match for making these cookies is between ginger and lemon. In the recipe you can use lemon juice or grated lemon zest strictly organic and untreated. Here the recipe.

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What's your secret recipe for making gingerbread cookies?

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