Sugar Cookies Scandinavian
Delight in the buttery simplicity of Scandinavian sugar cookies, a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring the delicate flavors of almond and vanilla extracts, these cookies are crisp yet tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s sure to impress. The dough is chilled for easy rolling, making it ideal for creating festive shapes with cookie cutters. Whether you leave them plain, dust them with powdered sugar, or decorate with icing, these versatile cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in less than 30 minutes of baking time, this recipe makes an impressive batch of 36 treats—perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or cozy afternoons with a cup of coffee. Embrace their Scandinavian charm and make your own edible works of art!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough in half, shape each portion into a disc, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight, until firm.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters in your desired shapes to cut the dough.
Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Repeat rolling, cutting, and baking with the remaining dough.
Optional: Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar, or decorate with icing if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.0 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.5 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 483 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 1% | |
*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.
