GRANDMA RUTH'S KRINGLA

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My Swedish grandmother made the BEST kringla! We always had this special cookie for Christmas. Now I make them for my family, although they're never as good as Grandma's kringla.

Provided by erinchelsea

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 60 cookies, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, buttermilk, heavy cream, and sugar well. Add the vanilla. (May substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla and 3/4 tsp nutmeg; or 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoons almond flavoring.).
  • Sift flour with baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix into the cream mixture, blend well.
  • Chill overnight, covered, or until easy to handle. Roll into the size of a pencil, then shape into a pretzel shape or figure-8's.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden.

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