Swedish Christmas Cookies – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, egg yolks, almond, salt, all-purpose. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In a large bowl, cream together butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in egg yolks and almond extract.
3
Add salt. Sift in 2-1/2 cups flour. Mix. Add just enough additional flour to make a pliable dough. (Or see variation in description above.) Chill for 30 minutes.
4
To shape, divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll out each to make a rope about 24 inches long.
5
Cut dough into 2-inch strips. Place on cookie sheets. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar.
6
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes until cookies feel firm and are lightly browned around the edges. Let cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
981
kcal
Calories
62
g
Fat
90
g
Carbs
20
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and more.
Yes, Swedish Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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