Best Finnish Christmas Cookies Recipes

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FINNISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Finnish Christmas Cookies image

"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.

FINNISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES WITH ALMONDS



Finnish Christmas Cookies With Almonds image

Cookies to give as gifts or to eat yourself.If you don't have a fluted pastry cutter you can use cookie cutters.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
colored crystal sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in flour.
  • 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 2-in. x 1-in. strips.
  • Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minute or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.2

FINNISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Finnish Christmas Cookies image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cup(s) butter, softened
1 cup(s) sugar
4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 - egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup(s) finely chopped almonds
- colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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 2-in. x 1-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.

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