CARDAMOM SWEDISH RUSKS

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You'll be remembered for these cookies when you serve them for a morning coffee or at a gathering. Melted chips drizzled on top make them look fancy, but they're so easy to make.-Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 27 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, cream and extract. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture (batter will be thick). , Spoon into three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes., Remove to a cutting board; cut each loaf into nine slices with a serrated knife. Place cut side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn slices; bake 10 minutes longer or until crisp and golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.