Between Christmas and New Year’s, “hygge” is the word of the week — and these Danish ginger-spiced cookies bring the hygge.
(For the uninitiated, hygge — pronounced "hoo-gah" — is a Danish concept defined as cozy contentment and well-being. Practicing and partaking in hygge is a vibe, versus an action, that involves everything from candles and snuggly blankets, to cookies, cocoa, and connecting with loved ones. Fundamentally, hygge is about finding comfort in simple pleasure during winter's dark months.)
Baked with brown sugar, ginger and all of our favorite warming spices — e.g., cardamom, cloves and cinnamon — these sweet treats are crisp, chewy and delighfully delicious. Serve them to friends in front of the fire, or leave them out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Whomever enjoys them is guaranteed to feel the hygge-inspired spirit of the season. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
- 1 cup (115 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Winter Spice Seasoning
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) molasses
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ¾ cup (165 g) butter, melted
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- In a bowl, combine flours, ginger, baking soda, and Winter Spice Seasoning. Set aside.
- Place egg, molasses, sugar, and butter into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 15 seconds.
- Add the liquid mixture from the Vitamix container to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Using a spoon, scoop dough and roll into 1-inch balls between your hands.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked.
This recipe was originally published by the International Culinary Center (ICC), founded as The French Culinary Institute (FCI). In 2020, ICE and ICC came together on one strong and dynamic national platform at ICE's campuses in New York City and Los Angeles. Explore your culinary education where the legacy lives on.
