Finska Pinnar Swedish Almond Shortbread Cookies
How to make traditional Finska Pinnar. Our Swedish Almond Shortbread Cookies recipe is the perfect dessert to serve at a Christmas party.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: swedish
Keyword: Finska Pinnar
Servings: 30
Calories: 101kcal
- 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
In a food processor, pulse the butter and flour with the ground almonds and sugar until well mixed. Add the egg yolk, almond + vanilla extract and pulse until the dough sticks together and is smooth. Rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Put the pearl sugar and chopped almonds in a bowl and mix until combined.
Roll the dough into 18x20 inch logs. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar and nut mixture.
Cut into pieces approximately 2 inches long. Place on a prepared baking sheet, nut/sugar side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes until just browned at the sides. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg