Danish Brun Kager Brown Cookies
Experience the rich, spiced nostalgia of the holidays with traditional Danish Brun Kager Brown Cookies, a delightfully crisp and aromatic treat that’s perfect for any festive gathering. These classic Scandinavian cookies are infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, balanced by the deep sweetness of dark brown sugar and golden syrup. Chopped or sliced blanched almonds add a delicate crunch to every bite. The dough is chilled and sliced into wafer-thin rounds before baking, creating beautifully golden-edged cookies that melt in your mouth. Ready in just under 10 minutes of bake time, these cookies are an ideal make-ahead treat that stays fresh for weeks. Serve them alongside a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a cozy hygge moment that captures the essence of the holiday season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 150 grams dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup or light molasses
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 75 grams blanched almonds (chopped or sliced)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and golden syrup until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
Once the butter mixture has cooled, pour it into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the chopped or sliced almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Transfer the dough to a large sheet of parchment paper and shape it into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap it tightly in the parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into thin rounds, about 0.25 cm (1/8 inch) thick.
Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them as they will spread slightly during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Brun Kager in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Serve with coffee or tea and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.7 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.7 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1350 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 580.7 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1163 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
