SWEDISH HEIRLOOM COOKIES
This classic holiday cookie from Southern Living will melt in your mouth. The extra vanilla amount combines great with the almonds. You can divide the dough and tint in different colors before you shape. They freeze wonderfully, too.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt and mix well.
- Stir in flour.
- Add water, vanilla, and almonds, stirring well.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls (I use small cookie scoop).
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Press down lightly on dough with bottom of glass or measuring cup.
- Bake at 325° for 12 minutes or until done.
- (Cookies will still be light).
- Dredge warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8, Protein 4.1
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Latif Malik
maliklatif1@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Mahdry Rizzer
r-mahdry12@yahoo.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies turned out really brown. They still tasted good, though.
Mersina
mersina@yahoo.comThese cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so unique and flavorful.
Qaveem Saeed
qaveem.saeed@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The cardamom flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other spices.
Neb Hill
n-hill@hotmail.comThese cookies are absolutely delicious! I can't believe I've never made them before.
Robert Knight
robert.k62@aol.comThese cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Chalana Pramodth
c_p@gmail.comI love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.
Carlos Acosta
ac90@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange. They're easy to make and they travel well.
Rahel Abera
a66@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crumbly.
Xtam tushar islam Rony
xtam.t@yahoo.comThese cookies are a nice change from the usual holiday cookies. They're light and airy and have a unique flavor.
Irfan Chef
c_i14@hotmail.comI had trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cookies turned out great!
Hakeem Ali
a_h64@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Christinah Maluleke
c.maluleke@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.
thabang mario motlokoa
motlokoa@gmail.comThese cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they look beautiful on a holiday table.
Cyraicus Unadike
u_c@hotmail.co.ukI made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Crazy Games 4K
4k@gmail.comThese cookies are so good! I love the almond flavor.
Saba Bahan
bahan-saba@aol.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Retag Mohamed
r-m@yahoo.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.