Description
Swedish Christmas cookies are delightful treats that combine warm spices and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, bringing the spirit of the holidays to your kitchen. With hints of cinnamon and cardamom, these cookies are perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights at home. Simple to prepare, they promise to fill your space with joy and delicious aromas, making them a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks; dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg