⚡Paprenjaci: Croatian Spiced Holiday Cookies⚡

Black Pepper cookies: sweet, spicy and traditional. 🍪

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Paprenjaci, Croatian traditional spiced cookies, are a holiday favorite with a rich history. They can be translated as Black Pepper cookies.

Made with honey, black pepper, and aromatic spices, these cookies date back to the Renaissance and were often shaped with intricate wooden molds.

The name paprenjaci comes from “pepper,” reflecting the unique sweet-and-spicy flavor that sets them apart. They’re typically served during Christmas, paired with tea or coffee, and often given as gifts.

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