Cardamom Mandelkaker, Cardamom Cookies
Mandelkaker are traditional Swedish cookies that are often enjoyed during the Christmas season.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 150 gram Butter
- 100 gram Granulated sugar
- 2 unit Egg yolks
- 250 gram All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 50 gram Sliced almonds
- 50 gram Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and ground cardamom.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.