Finska Pinnar Swedish Almond Shortbread Cookies

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Why is it called “finska pinnar”? We don’t have that in Finland! :joy::smiling_face:

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It is a recipe from Sweden, you dummy :joy:

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You can find the recipe HERE!

Ingredients

  • 175 g cold butter, cubed
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g ground almonds
  • 50 g white sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 50 g chopped almonds
  • 50 g pearl sugar
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend the butter and flour with the ground almonds and sugar until mixed. Add the egg yolk, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the dough forms and is smooth. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Mix the pearl sugar and chopped almonds in a bowl.
  4. Roll the dough into logs about 18Ă—20 inches. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with the sugar and nut mixture.
  5. Cut the logs into 2-inch pieces and place them on a baking sheet, nut/sugar side up.
  6. Bake for 8-11 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack, then store in an airtight container.
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That is great, I love it :kissing_heart:

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