Piparikuusi (Gingerbread Tree)
recipe

Piparikuusi is a fun and festive Christmas treat that makes a delightful centerpiece for your holiday table or a charming gift. Enjoy making it together with the whole family, and savor the delicious result.
Preparation Time: 1 hour (plus baking time)
Servings: 1 tree
Ingredients:
- Gingerbread dough (recipe linked)
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
- Water (to make the icing)
- Various candies and decorations (e.g., sweets, nuts, chocolate)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the gingerbread dough according to the recipe and let it rest in the refrigerator.
2. Roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thick.
3. Cut out tree-shaped pieces from the dough in different sizes (for example, 5-7 pieces of varying sizes).
4. Bake the gingerbread pieces in the oven according to the recipe and allow them to cool.
5. Make the icing by mixing powdered sugar and water until it is thick but pourable.
6. Attach the gingerbread pieces together using the icing to form a tree structure.
7. Decorate the tree with candies and nuts as desired.
8. Allow the decorations to dry thoroughly before serving.
Nutritional Information (per 100g):
- Energy: 400 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Sugar: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g

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