Finland, a land of enchanting landscapes and fascinating traditions, boasts a culinary treasure that captures the essence of its rich heritage: Finnish cardamom cookies. These delectable treats, known as "pulla" in Finnish, embody the country's love for simplicity, warmth, and the art of creating cozy moments. Embark on a delightful journey as we explore the secrets behind these cookies, unraveling the perfect balance of flavors that have made them a beloved part of Finnish culture and a cherished delight for generations.
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FINNISH CARDAMOM COOKIES
Make and share this Finnish Cardamom Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 5 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamon.
- In another bowl, beat egg until frothy.
- Beat sugar and butter into egg. Mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix until batter is smooth.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased and floured cookie sheet.
- Bake in 350° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until brown.
CARDAMOM COOKIES
Field editor Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin sent her recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth morsels. Cardamom, almond extract and walnuts enhance the flavor of these buttery cookies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, cardamom and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in walnuts., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15-17 minutes. , While warm, roll cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts :
FINNISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES
"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
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 CARDAMOM BRAIDS (PULLA)
This recipe won first place at a fair. My Finnish grandmother said it was some of the best she had ever tasted. Very good. Makes 3 braids.
Provided by tammy74
Categories Roll and Bun Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for a few minutes.
- Mix milk, 1 cup sugar, melted margarine, eggs, and cardamom together in a bowl until well combined. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and the yeast-water mixture; mix until well combined. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups flour and mix well.
- Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Divide dough into 9 equal balls; roll each ball into a rope. Braid 3 ropes together; repeat twice more so you have 3 braided loaves.
- Put braided loaves on a greased cookie sheet. Brush with coffee and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Let rise for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
CARDAMOM BISCUITS
These biscuits are really easy to make and have a lovely subtle cardamom spice flavour. You can top them with a thin layer of icing or leave them plain and enjoy them warm out of the oven. (They make a really pretty present too!)
Provided by piccywalk
Time 1h
Yield Makes Biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub the butter and flour together until it forms small breadcrumbs. Then add the caster sugar and ground cardamom. Beat the egg in a separate bowl and add 2 tablespoons of it to the dry ingredients (you can keep the rest of the egg for another recipe)
- Mix the ingredients together until they form a soft dough. Then wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for around 30 mins.
- Once the dough has chilled roll out on a floured surface so that it is around half a cm thick and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits on to a greased baking sheet (it should make around 12 biscuits) and bake at 180c for 10-15mins.
- Allow the biscuits to cool. I decided to ice mine using golden icing sugar and a little water. I waited until the biscuits were cold and then spread the icing on to them using a pastry brush to get a thin layer of glazed icing.
CARDAMOM COOKIES
We love the smell and taste of cardamom around the holidays and found this recipe in our local paper. Cardamom tastes like a mixture of ginger and maybe cinnamon and can be very strong. If you're adding more, go with a light hand.
Provided by Hungarian Gypsy
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon and flour and reserve.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-hgih speed, beat sugar and butter together until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and beat until thouroughly combined. Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls and transfer to baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Carefully press dough with flat bottom of drinking glass and bake until llightly browned, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add milk, cardamom and cinnamon and beat well. Reduce speed to low and add powdered sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread icing on cooled cookies.
- Note: This icing is fairly soft, and does not harden. If you like your icing to be a bit stiffer, try adding slightly less milk and more confectioners sugar.
Tips:
- Always use room temperature butter for the best texture and flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies spread evenly in the oven.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them bake evenly.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help them set and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Finnish cardamom cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their crispy edges, chewy centers, and warm cardamom flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie recipe, give these Finnish cardamom cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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