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How to Make Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that is sure to impress your friends and family. These delicate, crispy cookies are intricately designed to resemble beautiful snowflakes, making them the perfect addition to any winter gathering. With their buttery flavor and charming appearance, these cookies are a festive and delicious way to celebrate the holiday season.

Originating from the Nordic countries, Scandinavian Snowflake Cookies are a beloved tradition in Sca...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 snowflake cookies

  • Line baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment paper, and sprinkle with flour.
  • Heat the milk just to the boiling point in a saucepan. Stir together the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl until well combined, then mix in the butter and gradually pour in the hot milk, mixing between each addition, until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto an oiled work surface, and knead until the dough is cool and smooth, about 5 minutes. Cut the dough into 4 equal-sized pieces, then cut those pieces into 4 pieces, making 16 pieces. Divide each of the 16 pieces in half to make 32 equal-sized pieces of dough. Cover the pieces with a cloth, and let the dough rest for about 20 minutes.
  • Working on a floured surface, roll each piece of dough out into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter. Place the circles onto the prepared baking sheets, cover with a cloth, and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Fold each circle in half, then in half again. With a sharp knife or small cookie cutters, snip and cut shapes out of the folded dough the way you make a paper snowflake. Carefully open the circle back up, revealing the pattern. Stack the cut snowflakes between sheets of waxed paper on a flat surface.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be about 2 inches deep.
  • Carefully lay a snowflake into the hot oil, keeping it flat. Allow it to fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Gently flip the snowflakes over with a tongs to prevent breakage. Drain the fried snowflakes on paper towels, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

    • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 40mg

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