FINNISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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"My friend bakes these cookies at Christmas," says Judith Outlaw of Portland, Oregon. "They're popular at cookie exchanges, but my friend's husband urges her not to trade any of them!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
Colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Roll out onto a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle with almonds and sugar if desired. Using a fluted pastry cutter or knife, cut into 2x1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NanayniApon
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.


Edgar Mesa
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I still enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and the cardamom flavor is subtle.


Eagle Wings
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.


Bhagbat Ray
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Dennis Springer
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These cookies are the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter.


Inovate Ino
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These cookies were a little too dry for my taste, but I think I might have overbaked them.


MDRana Miah
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I love the cardamom flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and festive.


JABULANI HLATSHWAYO
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I made these cookies with my grandchildren and we had a great time. They were so excited to help and the cookies turned out beautifully.


Shehbazkhan Jadoon254
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're festive and delicious.


Shahrukh Tahir
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The dough was a little sticky to work with, but the cookies turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Lammahx
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


jamir hosen
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I've never had Finnish Christmas cookies before, but these were delicious! The cardamom flavor was a nice touch.


Tikaram Raidas
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These Finnish Christmas cookies were a hit at our holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and everyone loved them.