Norwegian Holiday Cookies
Delight in the festive flavors of Norway with these irresistible Norwegian Holiday Cookies, a tender and buttery treat perfect for any winter celebration. Made with a delicate blend of unsalted butter, almond flour, and a hint of vanilla extract, these traditional cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtly nutty flavor. Whether shaped in intricate sandbakkel tins for an authentic touch or baked as simple rounds, they’re perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or gifting to loved ones. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden finish in the oven, these cookies are as easy to create as they are to devour. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant, festive flourish, and savor the Scandinavian magic in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough into small, walnut-sized portions and press them evenly into sandbakkel tins or small tart molds. If you don't have molds, shape the dough into round cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Place the cookies on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool in the molds for 5 minutes. Then carefully release them from the molds and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a festive touch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.9 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.7 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.0 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 383 mg | 8% | |
*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.
