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!
1
Mix flour with cardamom and salt.
- 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.
- 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).
- Coloured sugar (sanding sugar): 100 g
7
Bake in the oven on parchment paper at 160 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.