Swedish Christmas Cookies

10 servings

180 minutes

Swedish Christmas cookies are a fragrant treat that brings warmth and coziness to winter holidays. Its history is rooted in Scandinavian baking traditions, where cardamom adds a special Eastern touch to the flavor. The buttery dough combines butter, sugar, and vanilla to create a delicate and crumbly texture, while lemon zest adds a light citrus freshness. Bright colored sugar decorates each cookie, making it not only tasty but also festive. It pairs perfectly with hot chocolate or aromatic tea, creating a holiday atmosphere. This delicacy is great for Christmas gifts or family tea time, leaving a long pleasant aftertaste. Enjoy a piece of Swedish Christmas!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 332.3
• Proteins: 3.7g
• Fats: 13.4g
• Carbohydrates: 48.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 2 glass
• Cardamom: 2 tsp
• Butter: 150 g
• Sugar: 150 g
• Vanilla extract: 1 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Colored sugar: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour with cardamom and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss
   • Cardamom: 2 teaspoons

2. Beat the butter with sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, lemon zest to the mixture and mix thoroughly with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
   • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon

3. Prepare the dough by mixing both prepared mixtures.

4. Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll them into sausages. To achieve the perfect shape and smooth surface, wrap the dough in cellophane sheets before rolling.

5. Chill the dough by placing it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

6. Roll the chilled dough in colored sugar and cut it into cookies (about 1 cm thick).

   Required ingredients:

   • Colored sugar: 100 g

7. Bake in the oven on parchment paper at 160 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.