Finnish Christmas Cookies with Almonds
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Finnish Christmas Cookies with Almonds, a perfect blend of warm spices, rich molasses, and buttery goodness. Infused with aromatic cardamom and cinnamon, these cookies capture the cozy essence of Nordic baking traditions. The dough is rolled out and shaped into festive stars or hearts, then glazed with a glossy egg wash and crowned with crunchy slivered almonds. Perfectly golden and lightly crisp, they’re an ideal treat to enjoy with a steaming cup of coffee or mulled wine. With just 10 minutes of baking time, these easy-to-make cookies are a must-have addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Make a batch and fill your home with the irresistible aroma of holiday cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams dark syrup (or molasses)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 50 grams slivered almonds
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the dark syrup (or molasses) and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture and continue mixing until fully integrated.
In a separate small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, baking soda, and all-purpose flour.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing well until a smooth and pliable dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3-4 mm thickness.
Use cookie cutters (preferably star or heart shapes for a festive touch) to cut out the dough and place the cut-outs onto the prepared baking trays, leaving a small gap between each cookie.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Use a pastry brush to lightly glaze the tops of the cookies with the egg wash.
Sprinkle slivered almonds on top of each cookie, pressing down gently to make them stick.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy them with a warm drink during the holiday season!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.7 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.9 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 696 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.6 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.8 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*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.
