Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
1 cup

Land O Lakes Butter

softened

0.5 cup

Sugar

0.5 cup

Brown Sugar

firmly packed

1 unit

Land O Lakes Egg

1 tsp

Almond or Brandy Flavoring

2.5 cup

All-Purpose Flour

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2
~2 min

In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar.

Step 3
~2 min

Beat at medium speed until well mixed.

Step 4
~2 min

Add egg and almond or brandy flavoring.

Step 5
~2 min

Beat until combined.

Step 6
~2 min

Gradually add flour, beating at low speed until just mixed.

Step 7
~2 min

If dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.

Step 8
~2 min

Press 2 to 3 teaspoons of dough evenly into each 3-inch sandbakkel mold.

Step 9
~2 min

Place molds onto cookie sheets.

Step 10
~2 min

Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 11
~2 min

Cool for 3 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove cookies from molds by tapping on a table or loosening with a knife.

Step 13
~2 min

Serve plain or filled with fresh fruit, fruit filling, pudding, or whipped cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For easier removal, grease the sandbakkel molds before pressing in the dough.

Do not overbake the cookies; they should be lightly browned.

Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee or tea.

Offer a variety of fillings for guests to choose from.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Norway

Cultural Significance

Traditional Christmas cookie in Norway.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holiday
Party
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100

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