Danish Mandel Kager Almond Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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A Christmas favorite. Easy to make Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup butter |
1 egg |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 2/3 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1 tablespoon cinnamon |
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, ground |
1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped |
1 lightly beaten egg yolk |
1 tablespoon water |
Directions:
1. Cream the shortening, butter, sugar& egg. 2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon& cardamon. 3. Add nuts. 4. Chill. 5. Roll into 1 balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. 6. Flatten slightly and decorated with an almond. 7. Brush with egg glaze. 8. Egg Glaze-. 9. mix egg yolks and water. 10. Bake at 375f for 10-12 minutes. |
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