7 Swedish Christmas Cookies

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color but lacks saffron's distinct flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can add a unique flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: imitation almond extract

Vanilla extract is more widely available.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Soak saffron in a small amount of warm milk for 10 minutes.

Cream butter and sugars together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the saffron milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in orange zest and chopped almonds gently.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens